The 88-year-old beloved Pontiff died Monday after a lengthy battle with double pneumonia. He died of heart failure and a ...

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 ...

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

A lot of the information that's available on Pope Francis is found in his memoir, "Hope," where he discusses his family life ...

In New York City, Saint Patrick's Cathedral has also become a focal point for mourning the death of Pope Francis, with ...

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, leaving a void in people’s hearts and a question mark on the future of the Roman ...

Though the weight of grief was present during the Mass, parishioners said their sorrow didn't come without a deep gratitude for Pope Francis' legacy.

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

Pope Francis leaves behind a Church that is moving away from the faith he championed.

A Mass in honor of Pope Francis was held Tuesday in Manchester, giving the Catholic community an opportunity to reflect on ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...