White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...

Francis' election as the spiritual leader of the nearly 1.4 billion baptized Catholics worldwide in 2013 was celebrated by many spiritual leaders who expressed hope that his tenure would usher in ...

The Argentine pope died at 7:35 a.m. that morning at the age of 88. (CNS/Pablo Esparza) Leaders sound off on Francis' papacy Catholic institutions across the map also joined in mourning Francis.

When Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, headlines understandably focused on his role as a global spiritual leader. As the proprietor in trust of the Vatican's library and art ...

U.S. presidents mourned the death of Pope Francis, who served as the leader of the Catholic Church for 12 years, on Monday following the Vatican’s announcement of the pope’s passing.

Catholic leaders across Wisconsin are mourning and remembering Pope Francis Monday morning as a humble servant who cared for the poor and the marginalized. Francis died Monday at the Vatican ...

World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance on Monday in response to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at age 88. Ukrainian ...

Massachusetts leaders are among those reacting on Monday to the death of Pope Francis, recognizing the pontiff for his leadership and commitment to service. Francis died Monday at the age of 88 ...

World leaders, including Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama, mourn Pope Francis, highlighting his compassion and global impact. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canada’s Mark Carney ...