There is, however, one unwritten rule: a pontiff can’t take the name of Peter, out of deference to St. Peter, who is traditionally known as the Catholic Church’s first pope.

Updated May 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM CDT. The death of Pope Francis has billions wondering who will succeed him – and what direction he will take the Catholic Church.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI was dubbed “God’s Rottweiler” for his fierce protection of Catholic Church doctrine. Pope Francis was “the People’s Pope” — for his charisma ...

Archbishop of Seattle Paul Etienne discussed the future of the Catholic Church and how Washington clergy will navigate a new mandatory reporting law. To stream KGW on your phone, you need the KGW app.

That makes me very comforted that he has good intentions for the future of the Catholic Church." They feel a sense of pride, hope, and inspiration.

Villanova University theology professor and papacy expert Massimo Faggioli breaks down why it's so hard to predict who the next pope will be and what direction he'll take the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV announced 15 massive reforms "set to change the Catholic Church forever" in July 2025. A rumor that circulated ...

In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for their weekly meeting, the day after Pope Francis died aged 88. Others who ...

The death of Pope Francis, aged 88, dominates the front pages of the major UK papers. "Groundbreaking" head of Catholic Church "revered by millions" dies, the Guardian reports. A "conclave" will ...

Young people are future of church. Dec 28, 2011 Dec 28, 2011 Updated Apr 3, 2024; ... Maureen Murphy’s letter tells us a lot about the human condition in our beloved Roman Catholic Church.