Pope Francis was known for his sincere and genuine nature. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he likely adopted the name Francis for several reasons. Many scholars have suggested he got the idea from St ...

The team announced Barnett's passing at the age of 88 hours after they earned a win in Game 4 on Sunday. In honor of the late Dick Barnett, we will wear the number 12 on our jerseys. pic.twitter ...

Amid the solemnity, one moment stood out: an 81-year-old nun, Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, broke Vatican protocol by approaching the restricted area near the pope's coffin to weep and pray.

Three of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City Although three ...

Sister Geneviève, Pope Francis' close friend, defied protocol to pray by his coffin. Why did the Vatican allow this 81-year-old nun's emotional goodbye?

Minnesota mourners honor Pope Francis' legacy with services at Basilica of St. Mary and Our Lady of Grace amid a global mourning period. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a 9-day prayer guide to pay tribute to Pope Francis. U.S. Bishops release nine-day prayer to honor Pope Francis. Skip Navigation.

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from ...

CBS News Texas Live. Catholics around the world and in North Texas are mourning the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning. He was 88. The Vatican said Francis died just after 7:30 a.m. local ...

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we commend to our loving and one true God the soul of Pope Francis, the good and faithful “Servant of Servants” who guided our Universal Church and ...

Pope Francis died Monday, ending a nearly 12-year papacy that began following the resignation of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI ...