Pope Francis has repeatedly praised his predecessor for opening the door to papal resignation and has said he would step down himself if he saw the need. He has said that he signed a letter of ...

Pope Francis relieved Bishop Joseph Strickland from the Tyler bishopric last November after an apostolic visitation concluded ...

Under canon law, Aymond now must submit his resignation letter to Pope Francis, who will either accept his resignation or ask that he remain as the archbishop of New Orleans. BESE members to meet ...

On the eve of his eighty-eighth birthday, which he will celebrate on December 17, Pope Francis achieves another ... the 'papabile' Cardinal Zuppi, with a letter circulated in various languages ...

Anglican and Catholic churches must not forget or ignore the abuse predatory priests inflicted on boys across Africa.

After a yearslong investigation, the House Ethics Committee released a 37-page report on Monday into former Representative ...

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Kushner and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have spoken several times in the last four years, continuing a close relationship that began when Kushner advised his father-in-law on the Middle ...

At the pontiff's death or resignation, cardinals under the age of 80 are tasked with entering a conclave and choosing the next pope. Francis has now installed about 80% of the prelates who will ...

At the pontiff's death or resignation, cardinals under the age of 80 are tasked with entering a conclave and choosing the next pope. Francis has now installed about 80% of the prelates who will elect ...