The idea of an American pope has long been taboo, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States.

Many Catholics in the world grieved Monday upon hearing about the death of Pope Francis early that morning. The head of the ...

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018. Few people could have ...

In St Peter's Square, believers and tourists alike gathered to pay their respects, some bearing flowers or candles ...

After competing at the 2019 London Marathon, where she finished fifth, retired marathon great Mary Keitany and her family took a short holiday to Rome, Italy.Her manager, Gianni Demadonna, suggested ...

A dying Pope Francis waved his hand at his personal healthcare assistant before slipping into an irreversible coma, the Vatican’s press arm has reported.According to Vatican News, run by the Vatican ...

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...

In the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta residence, where Pope Francis lived and died, a nun prayed Tuesday with tears in ...

Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica Wednesday for three days of lying in state, with scores of ...

World leaders are converging in Rome this Saturday for Pope Francis's funeral, drawing a massive crowd to St. Peter's Square.

The Cellucci family from Chester County, Pennsylvania, has been planning a trip to Italy for a year. Although their itinerary ...

President Donald Trump will be among the world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis set for Saturday Saturday, April ...