Catholics from across Michigan have shared prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.

Each elector swears an oath to protect the church’s freedom and the secrecy of the conclave. As the last oath is complete, ...

Louisiana leaders and the Archdiocese of New Orleans are joining a global outpouring of grief following the Vatican’s ...

Pope Francis died 7:35 a.m. Monday, after significant health battles over recent months, including a bout of bronchitis and ...

Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century church in Rome.

We invite our global audience to join us in this period of mourning,’ he said. ‘May God have mercy on his servant and grant ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with ...