Four Catholic sisters spoke on the passing of Pope Francis, what it means to the Catholic church, and what it means to them.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his departure is a loss for all humanity, especially given his repeated calls ...

Dolan used the 45-minute midday Mass to laud the late pontiff as “a gift to be long savored” and “a troubadour of God’s mercy ...

Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...

Catholics across Southern California and around the world continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin ...

Pope Francis died April 21 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, said the director of Vatican City State's department ...

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

As Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis and reflect on the pontiff's legacy as a reformer, questions are emerging about ...

Overwhelmed by a surge in participants, organizers of the traditional Pentecost pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres were forced ...

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...

A day after the world learned of Pope Francis' death at 88 years old, Indianapolis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson shared stories and reflected on the legacy of the Holy Father.