Vatican insiders and interlocutors said the pontiff wanted to avoid getting swept up in the polarizing politics that ...

In the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed Tuesday with tears in ...

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, ...

Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

Pope Francis' funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. eastern) on Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica, the ...

The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...

While Francis kept open the possibility, and even had a resignation letter prepared, he said more recently that he believed ...

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the ...

(NEXSTAR) — Shortly before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to his personal healthcare assistant, according to new ...

The Pope wanted to surprise the more than 50,000 faithful with an appearance following the Easter Sunday Urbi et Orbi blessing.