As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

The 88-year-old beloved Pontiff died Monday after a lengthy battle with double pneumonia. He died of heart failure and a ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman ...

Pope Francis leaves behind a Church that is moving away from the faith he championed.

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Although Pope Francis had good intentions when denouncing clergy sexual abuse he was met with great resistance within the ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. From the archives: A look back at Francis’ appointment as ...