Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Pope Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle ...

Pope Francis became the church’s 266th in 2013 when the papal conclave elected him after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

The Vatican subsequently released Francis’ testament, dated June 29, 2022, confirming that he wished to be buried in the ...

Pope Francis's funeral will be a major event, but many want to know when the funeral will be and whether the ceremony will be televised.

Here are some of the top contenders to assume the title of pope after the passing of Pope Francis, and more details you need to know about the ...

Staff and wire report The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis, the supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, died. He was 88. The Vatican reports he died after suffering a stroke and heart ...

Earlier this year, Pope Francis named the Rev. Emil Kapaun 'venerable,' bringing him one step closer to canonization. The ...

Peruvian nun Alba Socola waited in line for almost five hours with thousands of other Catholics on Wednesday to enter St. Peter’s Basilica and give her final farewell to the ...

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he inherited: The Catholic Church still ...

Archbishop Robert Casey will remember and pray for "the repose of the soul of Pope Francis" at four Masses throughout the ...