The first American pope has so far kept to the script and followed protocol. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

“Pope Francis was really like a warm hug from an uncle or something.” The Catholic Church has historically excluded women from meaningful roles in its synods — conventions typically reserved for ...

So this gentle, soft-spoken, smiling, blessing, hugging, kissing, embracing shepherd goes to the Lord “whose mercy endures forever,” the God who dwells in our souls, who inspires our minds ...

The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an emotion-laden moment with Pope Francis in Rome.

Maria Elena Bergoglio is Pope Francis' only living sister. She couldn't travel to the Vatican to bid farewell to Jorge Mario Bergoglio due to health issues.

Pope Francis' body lies in state for public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica as the Vatican prepares for his funeral on Saturday.

Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.

Philadelphia remembers Pope Francis' historic visit to the City of Brotherly Love The Vatican announced early Monday that Pope Francis died at the age of 88, one day after celebrating Easter.

People across the world, including in South Florida, are reminiscing on the life and legacy of Pope Francis after the pontiff died early Monday at age 88.

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American Pope, passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of humility, service, and dialogue. His death was announced by Cardinal ...

Unlike his predecessor, the American pontiff appears keen to promote the institution over himself as an individual.

Pope Leo XIV heads off on a holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as the Catholic Church’s leader rebuilding ...