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Who are the Jesuits, Pope Francis’ religious order?

Who are the Jesuits, Pope Francis’ religious order?

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits.
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The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis led his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word.
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Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump's order

Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump's order

As he does one day each month, the Rev. Robert Turner hit the road from his home in Baltimore last week and traveled — on foot — 43 miles (69 kilometers) to Washington.
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From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process , with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state.
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Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the biggest crisis of his papacy , and one that eventually set the Catholic Church on a new path of accountability for clerg
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Antisemitic incidents slow worldwide from post-Oct. 7 spike, but remain higher than before Gaza war

Antisemitic incidents slow worldwide from post-Oct. 7 spike, but remain higher than before Gaza war

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Antisemitic attacks have increased dramatically since the war in Gaza began, though the numbers declined slightly last year from a peak reached immediately after the Oct.
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Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Tuesday signaled support for the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters .
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Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment needed to clear rubble

Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment needed to clear rubble

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by mediators to clear rubble.
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The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday

The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday

Pope Francis ’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died of a stroke at age 88 .
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Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says

Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died , though he initially had some doubts given his poor health, Vatican News reported Tuesday.
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