Pray for a new pope who will build on his legacy of mercy and hope, stand up for religious freedom and human dignity ...

The cardinals also confirmed the dates for the translation of Pope Francis’ body and of his funeral, which will take place on ...

Francis gave hope and dignity to millions fleeing poverty and violence, urging the world to build bridges, not walls ...

Pope Francis' open coffin was transferred on the morning of April 23 to St Peter's Basilica for three days of lying in state, ...

In the holy city of Jerusalem, the official response to Pope Francis' death has been largely muted, with an Israeli ...

They should be seen mainly as moral and spiritual support, rather than as a political statement or endorsement ...

India’s federal government has declared three days of nationwide mourning in honor of Pope Francis following his death, which ...

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir that ...

White smoke signals a new pope has been elected. The camerlengo is the senior cardinal who runs the Vatican's day-to-day ...

Christians in some parts of Indonesia have expressed concerns over Muslim hardliners seeking to restrict Christian worship, ...

Beijing and the Vatican inked a 2018 agreement allowing both Beijing and the Holy See a say in appointing bishops ...

Traditionally, popes are laid to rest underneath St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican Grottoes. However, Pope Francis wanted ...