The sporting world mourned the death of Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. The new pope is more of a baseball guy.

The leader of the Vatican signals a stronger desire and commitment to return the church to its roots of social teaching, ...

In fact, Francis incorporated his love of the beautiful game into his outlook as pope – for him, sport was a way to communicate with people from all backgrounds and all corners of the globe.

Opponents notably cited Galatians 3:28, emphasizing equality in Christ regardless of ethnicity or background ... Internationally, church leaders from Britain and Canada questioned the morality ...

Bubba Copeland was the heart and soul of his community—mayor, businessman. When a website exposed his deepest secrets, his ...

The Rev. Todd Kreitinger, of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Minot, said he wasn’t free to follow the proceedings as ...

The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

Bilawal Bhutto’s threats only reminded of the long, troubling tradition of populist grandstanding that has defined the Bhutto ...