Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

Before mourners in their thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to grieve, before leaders from around the world arrive to pay ...

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

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, left behind many questions. "The white box is considered the greatest ...

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

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

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago.

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

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