The last three popes each chose very different paths between Rome and home—sometimes confrontational, sometimes aloof.

The sporting world mourned the death of Francis − a lifelong soccer fan. The new pope is more of a baseball guy.

The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy concerning the first American pope ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as ...

In the first months of the papacy there was the appointment of Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta in Argentina. His subsequent scandals, including Pope Francis arranging for a soft landing in Rome ...

Since the Middle Ages, the Holy See has positioned itself as the preeminent mediator for international conflicts regardless ...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American to lead the Catholic Church elevated him to the rare position of being a U.S.

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

As befitting a U.S. pope, Leo is known to be a fan of ... and the moment of his death in Argentina time: 2:35 AM. Francis’ relationship with San Lorenzo de Almagro was marked by mutual affection.