Pope Francis

Pope to bishops: Be prophets of peace, harmony in your dioceses

By Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY — Following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, bishops are called to be close to the people in their dioceses and peacemakers in a world marked by division and tension, Pope Leo XIV told the bishops of Italy.

11/21/25

Reading Time 3 min

‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The day after Pope Francis’ death April 21, the Vatican released a previously unpublished text containing the late pontiff’s reflections on aging and death.

5/6/25

Reading Time 2 min

How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals

By Hannah Brockhaus

An expected 133 cardinal electors will enter the Sistine Chapel May 7 to elect the new Roman pontiff, the successor to Pope Francis, who shied away from giving red hats to the traditional archdioceses but opted to give the honor to far-flung places, many of which had never had a cardinal before.

5/5/25

Reading Time 3 min

At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd

By Junno Arocho Esteves

VATICAN CITY — On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the late pontiff was remembered as someone who was determined to live out the mission entrusted to him and serve others, even when his health deteriorated.

5/5/25

Reading Time 2 min