Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord's Supper in a juvenile detention facility.

A look at a dramatic change in the Catholic Church beginning with Pope Benedict XVI's resignation announcement.

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith discusses the unique conciliatory role the pope has in world affairs.

CNS Bureau Chief Francis X. Rocca talks about the continuity of Pope Francis' pontificate with that of Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis prays the Regina Coeli with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square.

Kevin Clarke visits Port au Prince three year's after Haiti's devastating earthquake. Find out more—Road to Recovery: Reconstructing Haiti.

A look at the person and place of St. Francis of Assisi, the inspiration for the name of the new pope.

A montage of Pope Francis' first celebration of the Easter triduum at the Vatican.

Matt Malone, S.J., reports from the Vatican on the first day of the conclave.

Pope Francis prays at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome during his first morning as pope.

Pilgrims and dignitaries gathered in St. Peter's Square to witness the Mass for the beginning of the Petrine ministry.

Richard Leonard, S.J., explains why Catholics should pray as cardinal electors go into conclave.

Editor in Chief Matt Malone, S.J., talks from Rome on the second day of the conclave.

Gerald Blaszczak, S.J., the Jesuit secretary for the promotion of faith, talks about how Pope Francis may impact the universal church.

Father Thomas Rosica reflects on his role as the English language media attaché for journalists covering the conclave.

Matt Malone, S.J., talks about the election of Jorge Bergoglio to the papacy.

Speaking to the thousands of journalists, Pope Francis recounted the story of his election and his choice of the name Francis.

In his new e-book Father Martin invites us to encounter God’s presence in prayer.

A look at the Sistine Chapel being readied for the conclave.

On March 9, the famous chimney that will indicate by white smoke the election of a pope was installed.