The Allentown-Bethlehem-East Stroudsburg, PA-NJ metropolitan area was named the 50th most polluted in the nation for daily particle pollution, according to the American Lung Association.

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Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.

Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis. Wednesday is the start of three days of public ...

Among those who had gathered to honour Pope Francis was 55-year-old Palestinian Azzam Elias, from Bethlehem, who was only ...

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In the wake of Pope Francis' death, the process to elect a new pope will soon begin -- sparking speculation that an American cardinal in New Jersey may have a shot at the papacy.

For the last three years, the seventh-grade students from St. Christopher the Martyr School in Metairie – with the help of ...

Bishop Schlert will hold Mass and Vespers for Pope Francis on Friday, April 25, at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in ...

Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to ...

Cardinals have set Pope Francis' funeral for Saturday in St. Peter's Square, and a public viewing from Wednesday in St. Peter ...