Huge crowds were expected at St Peter's Basilica on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public ...

Pope Francis, I believe, tried to offer that same warmth. He never completely dismissed tradition, but he leaned toward ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ...

The media’s praise of Pope Francis aims to place a last coat of “democratic” and “modern” varnish on the Catholic Church as ...

Between now and then, there is space for reflection as tens of thousands of people make their way to the basilica in hope of ...

Bells rang through Vatican City Monday morning, signaling the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, hours after he spoke to and ...

Mary Carmen Gallegos from Houston is traveling to Rome to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whom she considered a spiritual father.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting ...

Timothy M. Dolan is one of 10 cardinals from the United States who will have a vote in the ritual that will determine the next pope.

Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis' casket was brought for three days of viewing. The pontiff, who died ...

At Loras College, a Catholic liberal arts institution in Dubuque, students and staff have created several opportunities for ...

The death of Pope Francis on Monday at age 88 has set into motion the process of selecting a new leader of the Roman Catholic ...