Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect on their encounter.

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, the process to elect a new pope will soon begin -- sparking speculation that an American ...

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday, April 21 in Rome. President Donald Trump ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half staff to ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

Cardinals in meetings ahead of the start of a secret conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are scratching the hair ...

People will be able to pay their respects to Francis through Friday. Given the large turnout of faithful wishing to pay ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

American Cardinals Joseph Tobin and Raymond Burke could be candidates to lead the Catholic Church after the death of Pope ...

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

Flags across the United States and at U.S. facilities worldwide will be flown at half-staff to honor the memory of His ...