Grief-stricken Catholics in Southern California reflect on the transformative encounters they shared with him and how those ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

The Pope has been moved from his chapel resting place this morning to a public viewing platform in St Peter's Basilica, where ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Pope Francis's passing reminds us yet again of the complete absence of women in the upper echelons of the church. This is ...

That is how the late Pope Francis ended his 12-year papacy. And what an end that was — making it the envy of any leader who hopes to leave a lasting mark. No finish could have been more apt for this ...

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26 at 10 a.m.. Given his relatively liberal policies and ...

Pope Francis who died yesterday morning, April 21, at the age of 88 was a trailblazer in more than one respect and definitely one of the most influential figures of the 21st century: the first priest ...

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and days of ritual at the ...