Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to choose the name Francis, dedicating his life to working with the poor and ...

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 ...

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

The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...

In New York City, Saint Patrick's Cathedral has also become a focal point for mourning the death of Pope Francis, with ...

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

The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a ...

However, the lack of mention of a hammer in the Vatican's official documents addressing the rites following a pope's death ...

A Mass in honor of Pope Francis was held Tuesday in Manchester, giving the Catholic community an opportunity to reflect on ...

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 ...