Francis' appearance from the same loggia where he was introduced to the world as the first pope from the Americas on March 13, 2013, was a fitting bookend to a 12-year papacy that sought to shake up ...

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...

Archaeologists uncovered hidden inscriptions and graffiti left by medieval pilgrims on the walls of the Cenacle, the site of ...

THE KING OF KINGS just earned $6.6 million on Friday, and its Rotten Tomatoes Audience Rating has jumped to 98%.

The First Presidency has announced the site of the Eket Nigeria Temple, which will become Nigeria’s fourth house of the Lord ...

Easter Sunday is the exultation of the excellency of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and Risen Saviour. Jesus rose from the dead ...

Leaders from the worlds of church and state in Maryland remembered Pope Francis Monday for his humility and his advocacy for ...

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals will meet Tuesday at the Vatican to begin scheduling Pope Francis' funeral and burial, planning the ...

The man who would be one of the most traveled popes in history once was known for avoiding travel, keeping to weekend trips ...

Youngstown Diocese Catholics are mourning the death of the pope. "May Pope Francis see the face of God today," Bishop David Bonnar said.

For the fastest banana and fastest elf (really). But for others, it was just about getting through the race — and making sure ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...