However, little did they know it would be their last glimpse of the Pope, a champion of the world's poor and disadvantaged who brought in sweeping reforms within the Catholic Church. The 88-year ...

The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.

Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change th ...

Responsibilities for leading the Catholic Church after the death of a pope ... In November 2024, Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasize his role ...