Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to choose the name Francis, dedicating his life to working with the poor and ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

"We have lost our spiritual father. While there is sadness in my heart, there is also a deep sense of gratitude for his ...

However, the lack of mention of a hammer in the Vatican's official documents addressing the rites following a pope's death ...

Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. From the archives: A look back at Francis’ appointment as ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

Chatting with recent space returnee Gayle King in support of his Broadway debut, Good Night and Good Luck, Clooney gushed ...

Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto said that, like other Catholics around the world, he’ll be praying as cardinals from around the ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

ROME — Pope Francis' funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced. Scores ...