Pope Francis smashed the stereotypical profile for a pontiff, becoming the Catholic Church's first leader from the Americas ...

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem ...

Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan ...

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within ...

In a time when growth and prosperity seem to be racing forward in the Austin area, many families find themselves left behind ...

A massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port on Saturday, triggering a major blaze, with 14 people killed ...

Rory McIlroy shrugged off a 90-minute storm delay and sank a 30-foot eagle putt to steal the show in Saturday's four-ball ...

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran and Japan's Mao Saigo, both aided by long birdies, shared the lead after Saturday's third round of ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on ...

Canadian leaders campaigned in battleground districts Saturday, two days before a vote electrified by US President Donald ...

Reigning Olympic champions Masai Russell and Tara Davis-Woodhall won in solid early season fashion at the 115th Drake Relays ...

An explosion of unknown origin tore through Iran's most advanced container port on Saturday, triggering a major fire, killing ...