Religion

Pope Leo XIV’s online footprint was quickly dissected, sparking mixed reactions from the right over posts seemingly critical of Trump and Vance.

The name a new pope chooses is often the first clue to his priorities. The last pope named Leo was Leo XIII, who began his papacy in 1878.

With the papal conclave underway, NBC Chicago’s Patrick Fazio takes a look at the science behind the smoke seen.

Black smoke was seen near The Vatican following the first day of the papal conclave. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Final preparations are wrapping up as the papal conclave is set to begin Wednesday. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Preparations are underway in The Vatican ahead of the beginning of the papal conclave. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Final preparations are underway in The Vatican ahead of the papal conclave. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

A Florida-based Christian organization with a history of child sex abuse allegations against it has been hit with a lawsuit claiming one of its missionaries sexually assaulted a minor overseas 15 years ago.  

Parishioners at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chicago’s Wrightwood neighborhood are aiming to save their parish. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports.

Catholic cardinals from around the world are converging on Vatican City in advance of the conclave that will elect the successor to Pope Francis.

In a deeply moving speech at Holy Name Cathedral, church leaders remembered Pope Francis as a man attuned to the risen Christ and grounded in the real struggles of humanity.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to rule for parents who objected on religious grounds to books made available in a school district’s elementary schools that feature stories about gay and transgender characters.

LGBTQ Catholics and theologians said the late pontiff’s legacy teaches that change can happen when leaders are willing to listen.

From the beginning, Pope Francis set a tone of openness and care, shifting the Church from strict doctrinal enforcement to a more merciful stance.

Here’s what happens after a pope dies, from his funeral to selecting a new pope for the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88 of a stroke after months of respiratory and digestive health issues.

Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died. Follow along for live updates.

Pope Francis, the popular Roman Catholic pontiff who advocated a more compassionate papacy and a less traditionalist approach than his predecessor, has died. He was 88.

Western churches adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1582, while the Eastern Orthodox Church kept the older Julian one, meaning each group can celebrate Easter up to 5 weeks apart.

Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.