Throngs of ordinary faithful filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

Pope Francis prays at the beginning of the third day of a conference at the Vatican on dealing with sex abuse by priests, Feb ...

Bishop Vasa, in a statement paying tribute to Francis, highlighted the late pope’s love for the poor and devotion to material ...

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

Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...

Prince William will join world leaders at the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26, BBC News reports ...

Pope Francis died April 21 in Rome. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff until the pontiff is ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was." ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It’s one of the most ...

Thousands of faithful gathered in Rio de Janeiro’s Saint George Parish on Wednesday for Saint George’s Day, honoring Rio ...