As the first Latin American pontiff, the legacy of Pope Francis in the region is complex, according to analysts consulted by ...

One of Pope Francis’ most controversial moves was to restrict the use of the ancient Latin Mass; he said he did this to promote unity among the Catholic Church.

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

After Pope Francis' death, a conclave will be organized in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic faith. See a ...

Adherents are reviving old practices and growing more assertive in the battle for the future of the Church—and the nation.

With the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the world's cardinals will now head to Rome to elect a successor. So what exactly ...