Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...

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

The patron saint of the late pontiff, St. George, is credited with protecting the papacy and is also known as an intercessor ...

These college students have seen the “Francis effect” spread beyond their own lives and college campuses. When interacting ...

We had mentioned to our parish priest that we planned to visit Italy during our honeymoon and hoped to see the Pope during ...

Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.

Clergy members across the Philadelphia region continue processing the death of Pope Francis as they remember the leader of the Catholic Church fondly.

Seconds before he slipped into a coma, Pope Francis raised his frail hand from the bed he lay dying and made a loving ...

Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and ...

Most major nations will be sending heads of state or government, or royalty, to Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, but Israel ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.