Rev. Jason F. Stokes rushed home from Bethlehem, where he spent Easter with family members, to celebrate Mass at Holy Family Church Monday morning after seeing the announcement of Pope Francis’ ...

Pope Francis died Monday; here are the front runners for the Vatican leadership, and what they've said about Jews, Israel and ...

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.

Southland Catholics will get a chance to honor the late Pope Francis on Friday during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of Our ...

Materna family of Pope Francis. L-R, standing: uncle Oscar Adrian Sivori, mother Regina Maria Sivori, and aunt Catalina Ester ...

Observed on April 20 in 2025, it follows Holy Week, encompassing Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Celebrations include church services, family ... gatherings, Mass, or Holy Communion ...

The photos show the pope dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of the Santa Marta ...

The pope's death at age 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in 2013.

Meanwhile, in Germany, Sorbian horsemen dressed in traditional black attire were singing as they were captured riding on ...

“St. Francis is a beloved figure known for his humility, love for the poor and patronage of the environment,” Morgan said.

More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said ...