The Latest Breaking News from the Catholic Church

Africans Eye A Pope From Among Their Own

In 2010, Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he had inherited

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Cardinal Tagle Is the Forerunner to Succeed Pope Francis but One Thing Stands in His Way

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle emerges as a prominent figure in discussions about who will succeed Pope Francis, but his age presents a potential obstacle.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23, 2025

Who will the next pope be? Here are some top contenders

The death of Pope Francis this week marks the end of a historic papacy and the beginning of a significant transition for the Catholic Church. As the faithful around the world mourn his passing, attention now turns to the next phase: the election of a new pope.

The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025

How branding made Francis the ‘People’s Pope’

From papal selfies to the viral generative AI images featuring a stylish puffer jacket, Pope Francis became a prominent popular culture figure during his papacy.

The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025

Leaders and believers around the world pay tribute to 'everyone’s pope'

As the Vatican announces that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday at 10am local time, world leaders, representatives of other religions and the Catholic faithful around the world have been reacting to the death of the pontiff on Monday, 21 April.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2025

Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Where to see the white smoke: What to know about visiting Rome for the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis saw environmental and climate issues as moral concerns

In his landmark 2015 encyclical “Praised Be,” Pope Francis cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral concern

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Is Pope Benedict XVI Still Alive? Why He Resigned, Age, And Why People Always Compare Him To Pope Francis

Pope Benedict XVI's historic resignation in 2013 paved the way for Pope Francis's election, sparking ongoing comparisons between their papacies.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22, 2025