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Pope Leo XIV Embraces Official Social Media with First Posts as Pontiff

The first American-born pope consolidates his digital presence, sharing a global message of peace and deleting pre-pontiff accounts.

Cardinal Pizzaballa Emerges as Leading Contender for Papacy Ahead of Conclave

Pilgrims Flock to Pope Francis’s Tomb in Santa María la Mayor

Argentina Moves to Honor Pope Francisco with National Holiday and Commemorative Currency

Pilgrims Flock to Pope Francis’s Tomb as Cardinals Prepare for Conclave

Pope Francis Laid to Rest Following Historic Funeral in Rome

Pope Francis Laid to Rest as Cardinals Prepare for Conclave

Pope Francis Laid to Rest as 400,000 Gather to Honor His Legacy

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Santa Maria Maggiore After Global Farewell

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Santa Maria Maggiore After Unprecedented Funeral Procession

World Leaders and Thousands Gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s Funeral

Pope Francis’s Casket Closed as Vatican Finalizes Funeral Preparations

Pope Francis’s Death Sparks Reflection on His Transformative Ecological Vision

Pope Francis Remembered by Messi and San Lorenzo as Construction of Tribute Stadium Nears

Pope Francis Dies, Leaving a Legacy of LGBTQ Inclusion Efforts in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis Dies at 88, Marking End of Historic Papacy

Theodore McCarrick, Defrocked Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 94

Aga Khan IV Honored at Private Funeral in Lisbon

Aga Khan IV, Spiritual Leader and Philanthropist, Passes Away at 88

Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader and Philanthropist, Dies at 88