Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over ...

As a result of Francis’ expansion of the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, all that is certain about the ...

On Sunday, the Vatican released images showing the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, also known as ...

The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing ...

The differences in beliefs between the two leaders on societal issues seemed to put a strain on their relationship through the years.

Wyoming Catholics are reacting to the death of Pope Francis with sorrow and hope. Even a self-described Casper “cafeteria ...

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s Square, ...

Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

A funeral for a pope is always an international affair, but the one for Pope Francis led to U.S. President Donald Trump and ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended his condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic Church in Nigeria and across the world, and the entire Christian faithful on the passing of His Holiness ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — From some of the world’s most powerful leaders to those on society’s margins whom Pope Francis always ...

The tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis, after which a conclave will be held to elect ...