A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ ...

The simple yet profound image of the breeze blowing the pages of the Book of the Gospels resting on top of the pope's coffin.

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple ...

after St. Francis of Assisi. During his papacy, Pope Francis led multiple attempts at church reform and often advocated for migrant rights and the environment. In his last appearance before his ...

Going to Catholic school, we all knew our patron saints. Mine happened to be St. Francis of Assisi. Even at a young age, I ...

the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century saint known for his poverty, humility, and peace advocacy. This choice was unique, as no other pontiff ...

In Bend, clergy at St. Francis of Assisi Church remembered Francis as a humble and compassionate leader, who set an example for others to follow. Francis died Monday at the age of 88, one day ...

You can honor the memory and message of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires to Italian immigrants, in a new book by USA TODAY ... on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica ...