Pope Francis's funeral is on Saturday, and now's the time to familiarize yourself with a few Catholic terms and phrases that ...

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

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

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for ...

Pope transformed the church’s senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. “Once you start opening the ...

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

Right-wing authoritarians around the world are speculating on an opportunity: the next pope could be one of their own. It ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church is preparing for a conclave to elect his successor. While the process remains confidential, several cardinals are widely ...

Millions of social media users — presidents and politicians, theologians and celebrities — flocked to social media to share ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his ...

Pope Francis expressed heartfelt words to his personal health care assistant before his death in the early morning hours of Easter Monday.