Pope Francis admonished his priests they should carry "the smell of the sheep," instructing them to live and work so closely ...

Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic ...

When it came to championing the poor, the marginalized, and migrants, there was no advocate more visible than Pope Francis.

In addition to the white smoke, the ringing of the bells of St Peter's Basilica serves as an audible confirmation that a new ...

Pope Francis has broken with tradition when it comes to where he is laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica instead ...

The 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church died just one day after addressing the faithful on Easter Sunday. Sign up for our Newsletters According to the Vatican, more than 250,000 paid their respect ...

The Prince of Wales has paid his respects to the Pope on behalf of the King, as he gathered with world leaders for the ...

Local catholics are reflecting on the life of Pope Francis, who died at 88-years-old after a stroke Monday, following his ...

For two unforgettable hours yesterday, as sun poured down on the Vatican, a bitterly divided world came together.

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his ...

World leaders and faithful gather to bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral reflecting his priorities as pope. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Major Basilica.

Massive crowds gathered in Rome on Saturday to bid a heartfelt farewell to Pope Francis, whose Requiem Mass marked the ...