The Holy Father Pope Francis, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the firstborn or ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ...

Francis’ death and funeral will usher in a carefully orchestrated period of transition in the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic ...

In America and much of the Global South, conservative churches promoting reactionary politics are growing. Catholicism could ...

A prominent cardinal urged the Catholic Church to return to conservative traditions as candidates began to jockey for position before the election that will choose Pope Francis’s successor.Timothy ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A memorial Mass for Pope Francis, which included prayers and songs, took place on Wednesday (April 23) inside St. Louis Cathedral, drawing hundreds of attendees.

On Monday, April 21, the world observed a moment of profound silence as it reflected on the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis, a revered figure known for his moral leadership, dedication to peace, and ...

Bells rang through Vatican City Monday morning, signaling the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, hours after he spoke to and ...

Mary Carmen Gallegos from Houston is traveling to Rome to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whom she considered a spiritual father.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting ...

Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis' casket was brought for three days of viewing. The pontiff, who died ...

At Loras College, a Catholic liberal arts institution in Dubuque, students and staff have created several opportunities for ...