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

Catholics across Southern California and around the world continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin ...

Four Catholic sisters spoke on the passing of Pope Francis, what it means to the Catholic church, and what it means to them.

Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, said the director of Vatican City State's department ...

Together, they will choose the next pope in a secret vote at a meeting called a conclave. A conclave normally takes place 15 ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his departure is a loss for all humanity, especially given his repeated calls ...

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

Pope Francis' final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his ...

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

Not only was Pope Francis the the first Jesuit pope, but he was the first pope from the Americas. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was the the 266th pope of the ...

Film critic Rad Simonpillai, comedian and podcast host Ashley Ray, and entertainment reporter Teri Hart talk about how Pope ...