Even those who don’t align with Catholicism or Christianity may see in the selection of a new pope a symbol of meaning beyond this world, of a greater good that humanity can achieve. Is it any ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died aged 88 on April 21. World leaders, monarchs and hundreds of thousands of mourners descended on Rome to pay their ...

Pope Francis’s funeral will be “a symbol of his humility”, the head of a Catholic aid organisation has said. Thousands of people are expected to gather ahead of Saturday’s funeral to bid a ...

The problem is that not everyone understands what these symbols mean. While some are fairly straightforward, others can cause confusion. It's useful to familiarise yourself with what these symbols ...

One of the many ways Pope Francis, who died early Monday, preached inclusion was in his travels. He called on heavily Catholic countries such as the Philippines, but also visited Mongolia, which ...

During his 12-year papacy, Francis traveled extensively, visiting countries with small Catholic populations like ... "He is the symbol of unity," Pohlmeier said. "The response of prayer ...

8. Rosary — This name beautifully combines faith and style, referencing the iconic Catholic symbol of prayer, while its meaning—"a string of beads used for prayer"—adds a deep spiritual ...