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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond released a statement following the death of Pope Francis on Monday.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

Pope Francis, 88, who brought humility to the Catholic Church during the dozen years he presided over the faithful in Vatican ...

The pontiff, known for his welcoming pastoral style and care for the marginalized, passed away Monday morning.

The death of Pope Francis, 88, after a long illness prompted an outpouring of condolences from church and civic leaders ...

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...

With the loss of a pope, there’s always that sadness—someone we know and care about being gone from us,” said Bishop Barry Knestout.

We need the moral courage that Francis exemplified — a willingness to speak truth to power and to call for radical ...

Francis was a master of making emotional connections, resulting in viral moments that rocketed across the internet.

The Vatican on Monday evening hosted a praying of the Rosary in St. Peter’s Square following the death of Pope Francis ...

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