Patriotism runs deep in this South Texas town nestled just along the border with Mexico. American flags fly outside many ...

The world's 1.3 billion Catholics paid tribute to their spiritual leader Saturday as he was laid to rest in Rome. "Sunday ...

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...

Pope Francis' 12-year papacy was dedicated to highlighting equality in the Catholic Church and informing on the state of ...

A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and ...

Father James Martin, a Jesuit like Pope Francis, and editor at America Media, the Jesuit Review of Faith and Culture, joined ...

Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

Walker allowed a long foul ball to Pederson, but rewarded Melvin’s faith by striking out the former Palo Alto High star ...