When Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, headlines understandably focused on his role as a global spiritual ...

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

The Diocese of Youngstown is holding a special Mass for Pope Francis. It’s Thursday at 7 p.m. in St. Columba Cathedral.

A few months after comforting survivors of one of the strongest recorded tropical cyclones, Pope Francis published his ...

World leaders have announced their plans for the funeral of Pope Francis. Here's a look at the next steps for the Vatican.

Pope Francis “has stated on several occasions the need to simplify and adapt certain rites so that the celebration of the ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

Eyewitness News anchor David Ono arrived Tuesday as the Vatican released new details on this weekend's events. Ono has ...

In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes ...

After the death of Pope Francis at age 88, all eyes will be on the selection of the next leader of 1.3 billion Catholics ...

The Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis, showing him in his casket with the Vatican secretary of state praying over ...