Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
America's longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episode
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.
Palestinians travelers detained at SFO airport, denied entry despite valid visas
Supporters of the visitors gathered at SFO's international terminal on Thursday.
Bay Area marches show support for Jewish and Palestinian communities
Supporters gathered in the South Bay and East Bay for separate solidarity marches - one supporting the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism, the other calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
Watch: Beatboxing nun shows off unusual talent on TV
Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after an impromptu beatboxing and dance performance on the Catholic TV channel Pai Eterno.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and love in inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
How to watch Pope Leo's inauguration Mass
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday noon blessing
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV identifies biggest threat to humanity
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision for his papacy and identified what he sees as the greatest challenge facing humanity.
Pope Leo XIV: Holy Name Cathedral hosts special Mass for new pontiff
Catholics gathered in Chicago this morning at a special Mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
SF Archbishop, Newsom, Pelosi react to first American pope
"An American Pope, I never thought I would see that. Certainly not in our lifetime, but it's a sign of hope for everyone," Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco said.
Bay Area Catholics react to election of first American pope
Bay Area Catholics react to election of first ever American pope.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
List: Countries with the most, fewest popes
Which countries have produced the most, and the fewest, popes? A historic first from the U.S. just reshaped the centuries-old list.
What is an Augustinian?
There were six popes who were part of the St. Augustine order before Pope Leo XIV, according to America, a Jesuit magazine.
Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Leo XIV is first American pope
The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.
Watch live: Robert Prevost elected as new pope, will take the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.