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The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
BankingThe $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 18, 2026
Pope Leo XIV waving to a crowd
PoliticsU.S. Catholic leaders criticize Trump for ‘disparaging words’ about the pope as Vatican clash risks alienating Catholic voters
By Tristan BoveApril 16, 2026
Erika Kirk reacts after President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to her late husband Charlie Kirk, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington.
Arts & EntertainmentErika Kirk’s act of forgiveness inspired Tim Allen to forgive the drunk driver who killed his father. But experts warn it’s complicated
By Deepa Bharath and The Associated PressOctober 30, 2025
Egyptian boy scouts attend a service, with the late Pope Francis' photo in the background, for the late Pope at the Holy Virgin Mary Coptic Catholic Cathedral on April 22, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt.
North AmericaCatholic Boy Scouts chair sees ‘a hunger out there now for finding a values-based organization’ as scandal recovery continues
By David Crary and The Associated PressSeptember 17, 2025
Pope Leo wades into business regulation, preaching the idea of an ethical AI framework to tech executives
AIPope Leo wades into business regulation, preaching the idea of an ethical AI framework to tech executives
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 20, 2025
Pope Leo XIV, aka Robert Prevost, gives a speech
LeadershipSexual abuse survivors say Pope Leo XIV should’ve done more to strip priests of their titles: ‘This is the underground story of Prevost’
By Sophia Tareen and The Associated PressMay 21, 2025
Pope Leo XIV’s older brother says the two keep in touch by playing Wordle every day
LeadershipPope Leo XIV’s older brother says the two keep in touch by playing Wordle every day
By Obed Lamy, Hallie Golden and The Associated PressMay 9, 2025
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
SuccessPope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
By Emma BurleighMay 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, waves his hands to the crowd
SuccessPope Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected head of Catholic Church, first American pope in history
By Flavia Rotondi, Alessandra Migliaccio and BloombergMay 8, 2025
A colored engraving depicting the execution of King Louis XVI.
NewslettersFortune Archives: The king is dead
By Indrani SenMay 4, 2025
Pope Francis could have been paid as much as the president, but instead gave his substantial salary away to the poor and needy
SuccessPope Francis could have been paid as much as the president, but instead gave his substantial salary away to the poor and needy
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 1, 2025
How new Popes are chosen: Secrets of the Conclave explained
LifestyleHow new Popes are chosen: Secrets of the Conclave explained
By Flavia Rotondi, Alessandra Migliaccio, Donato Paolo Mancini and BloombergApril 23, 2025
Pope Francis changed the plans for his own funeral last year. Here’s what to expect
LifestylePope Francis changed the plans for his own funeral last year. Here’s what to expect
By Chris MorrisApril 21, 2025
Pope Francis, promoter of more compassionate church, dies at 88
LeadershipPope Francis, promoter of more compassionate church, dies at 88
By Alessandra Migliaccio and BloombergApril 21, 2025
Trump’s new executive order establishing a White House ‘Faith Office’ signals his religious advisors’ increasing sway
PoliticsTrump’s new executive order establishing a White House ‘Faith Office’ signals his religious advisors’ increasing sway
By Danny Kemp and AFPFebruary 10, 2025
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