He was a populist leader, often referred to as the "People's Pope." As pontiff, Francis, who died Monday at age 88, sought to ...

In the Northwest suburbs, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is hosting a Holy Hour and Requiem Mass in remembrance of Pope Francis.

The death of a pope, and the election of a new pontiff, is adorned with high ritual and elaborate ceremony. For more about how the Catholic Church will celebrate and mourn Pope Francis, and what comes ...

For more perspective on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rev. Thomas Reese, a senior analyst for Religion News Service and author of “Inside the Vatican: The Politics and ...

Mourners young and old flocked to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Northeast D.C.

Adherents are reviving old practices and growing more assertive in the battle for the future of the Church—and the nation.

Catholics in mourning as first Latin American pontiff dies after 12 years in the Vatican; Now for the world's most secretive ...

The Diocese of St. Cloud released a statement from Bishop Patrick M. Neary commemorating the loss of the pope.

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After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent condolences on behalf of South Africans to Catholics around the world who are mourning the ...

Pope Francis died on the morning of Easter Monday, leaving many wondering who his successor will be amid the gloal outpouring ...