The pope's remarks on immigration, Gaza and Ukraine have attracted considerable scrutiny in the final years of his papacy.

The Pope appealed to St. Benedict for help "to hold firm Christ's central position in our lives. May he always be first in our thoughts and in all our activities!" Before concluding, Benedict XVI ...

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop R. Walker Nickless, 77, and appointed Father John E. Keehner Jr., pastor ...

Pope Francis appointed Tuesday a new leader of the Catholic Church in metro Detroit, naming Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of ...

In one of three episcopal appointments in the United States announced on Feb. 12, Pope Francis has appointed a successor to ...

Pope Francis has named a new head of the Archdiocese of Detroit, a bishop from Arizona who was introduced to the community ...

Speculation about Francis’ health is a constant in Vatican circles, especially after Pope Benedict XVI broke 600 years of ...

Pope Francis has told soldiers, police and other law enforcement officials from around the world that armed force can only be ...

Pope Francis has named a new bishop-elect for the Diocese of Sioux City, which includes Webster County. On Wednesday, Pope ...

A traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him has died. Richard Williamson was 84.