Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop R. Walker Nickless, 77, and appointed Father John E. Keehner Jr., pastor ...

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration’s mass deportation of migrants, warning ...

Pope Francis on Sunday told soldiers, police and other law enforcement officials from around the world that armed force can ...

A 1908 photo features Oscar Rynders with his staff and newsboys at Gifford & Rynders Illinois News Co. in Alton.

In this exclusive extract from Adele Bertei's new book from Bloomsbury's celebrated 33 1/3 imprint, she explores the night ...

Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital after a case of bronchitis persisted for more than a week. All of his official engagements have been cancelled until Monday at the earliest. ROME — Pope ...

Here’s a look at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s life. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1927 Death date: December 31, 2022 Birth place: Marktl am Inn, Germany Birth name: Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger Father: ...

The pope's remarks on immigration, Gaza and Ukraine have attracted considerable scrutiny in the final years of his papacy.

Pope Francis appointed Tuesday a new leader of the Catholic Church in metro Detroit, naming Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of ...