In Hajdúdorog, young men with swords keep a rare Easter vigil, reviving a centuries-old church tradition that blends biblical ...

Catholics in Washington, D.C., gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a memorial ...

In Austin, the pope’s death could have an effect on the speed with which the Diocese of Austin is given a new bishop. Francis ...

Pope Francis, who rose from janitor to the Catholic Church’s most powerful leader by proving equally at ease with ...

"We remember Pope Francis for his evangelizing zeal, desire for peace in the world, and love for the poor," said Donald J. Hying, Madison Catholic Diocese's Bishop.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis died Monday, the day after Easter, at the age of 88. As ...

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris celebrates Easter mass for the first time since the April 2019 fire which nearly destroyed the ...

The Pope's last day, Easter Sunday, was marked by an appearance on the Loggia balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, meeting the ...

Francis mingled with the faithful for about an hour on Easter Sunday, drawing cheers as crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square.

The liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez marking the Resurrection of the Lord with solemn beauty and joyful ...

Hours before his death, Pope Francis made an appearance before a crowd of thousands at Saint Peter’s Square where his Easter blessing was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli.

A convalescing Pope Francis was greeted by cheers as he appeared on the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica as a stand-in ...