Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

No matter the individual elected, or what region of the world they represent, the next pope will have to grapple with Pope ...

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the ...

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

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Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged ...

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of ...

Even those of us who do not embrace Roman Catholic doctrine and leadership should pray for God’s mercy, grace, and wisdom ...

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the ...