Religion

Pope Leo XIV’s online footprint was quickly dissected, sparking mixed reactions from the right over posts seemingly critical of Trump and Vance.

The name a new pope chooses is often the first clue to his priorities. The last pope named Leo was Leo XIII, who began his papacy in 1878.

The new leader of the Catholic Church is American Robert Francis Prevost, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced to a crowd in St. Peter’s Square.

A Florida-based Christian organization with a history of child sex abuse allegations against it has been hit with a lawsuit claiming one of its missionaries sexually assaulted a minor overseas 15 years ago.  

A family from Miami is in Rome to say goodbye to Pope Francis, and had a front row view of the procession at Saint Peter’s Basilica. NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez reports

Catholic cardinals from around the world are converging on Vatican City in advance of the conclave that will elect the successor to Pope Francis.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to rule for parents who objected on religious grounds to books made available in a school district’s elementary schools that feature stories about gay and transgender characters.

“He taught us something very important, especially me as a Jew: for me to be right, you don’t need to be wrong,” said Rabbi Mario Rojzman of Temple Beth Torah-Benny Rok Campus. 

LGBTQ Catholics and theologians said the late pontiff’s legacy teaches that change can happen when leaders are willing to listen.

Rabbi Mario Rojzman of Temple Beth Torah-Benny Rok Campus says he learned the true meaning of service from the pope. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

Pope Francis is being credited with shifting the direction of a 2,000-year-old institution on many social issues like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski recalls his multiple meetings with Pope Francis, who did not visit South Florida but still made an impact to Catholics locally. NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez reports

From the beginning, Pope Francis set a tone of openness and care, shifting the Church from strict doctrinal enforcement to a more merciful stance.

A spokesperson for the archdiocese said after a period of eight days, they will begin planning events to pray for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul and for the selection of a new pope. NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez reports.

NBC6’s Jackie Nespral reports on Pope Francis, from his early years in Argentina when he was known only as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, to his becoming a Jesuit priest, cardinal and eventually, pontiff.

Here’s what happens after a pope dies, from his funeral to selecting a new pope for the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis, the Argentina-born pontiff who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives but inspired progressives for his outreach to marginalized groups, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. News of his passing has prompted emotional response from Catholics and world leaders, and South Florida is no exception. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski issued a statement on Monday in which he…

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88 of a stroke after months of respiratory and digestive health issues.

NBC6’s Daniela Cado reports on reaction coming in from across the globe.

Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died. Follow along for live updates.