Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at 88, the Vatican confirmed. While Rome and Vatican City wont shut ...

With the world's 1.3 billion Catholics now mourning the death of Pope Francis, here is what will happen in the coming days - and how it will affect you if you're planning to travel to Rome, especially ...

With the world's 1.3 billion Catholics now mourning the death of Pope Francis, many of them will be wanting to see him lying in state. Here's how to join ...

The visit lasted only a few minutes, during which time the Pope, who is recovering from a near-fatal bout of pneumonia, offered Vance a Vatican necktie and rosaries ...

Both critics and followers agree the pope made significant, lasting changes to the Catholic Church and its role in the world.

Argentine Jesuit priest eschewed the pomp of the Catholic Church’s highest office and advocated for the poor and peace ...

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but ...

Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Under his leadership, he ...

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but ...

A Catholic convert, the vice president spent the weekend in Rome meeting with various Italian and Vatican leaders.

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but ...