As with much of his pastoral approach overall, the pope’s outreach to L.G.B.T. people can be characterized by the word “accompaniment.”

Why, and how, do high-profile figures in the Church of England make the swim across the Tiber?

The three women join a prestigious group of around 80 scientists in all who are members of the Academy, 20 others of whom are also Nobel laureates.

Pope Francis' "staycations" may set a precedent for future popes.

What exactly are we talking about when we talk about “the Latin Mass”?

Here's a look at what we know about the operation and what the pope's doctors will be watching out for.