Pope Francis made history during his 2015 visit to the United States, captivating millions. He visited Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia between Sept. 22 and 27.

The Vatican said the cause of death was a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. Francis had chronic lung ...

Bishop David L. Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay, issued a statement in response to the death of Pope Francis.

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On March 13, 2013, Francis succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, who was the first pope to retire in six centuries. Francis became the ...

He was a pope who understood the power of a simple touch: caressing the deformed head of a man in St.<a ...

Richmond's Catholic Bishop and a VCU religion professor reflect on the life of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

Francis signaled a very different tone for the papacy, stressing humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset by scandal ...

A new U.N. report warns that transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative ...

As seen in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film "Conclave," the process of electing the new Pope following the death of Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff in the Roman Catholic Church, died at 88 years old after a stroke led to heart failure, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and a desire to serve the ...

The Vatican has since revealed that the cause of Francis’ death was a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart ...