Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

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

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

The papal funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the ...

Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. From the archives: A look back at Francis’ appointment as ...

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

Sir Keir Starmer doesn't believe in God and Parliament has few Catholic members, but Saturday's funeral in Rome is such a ...

Pontiffs have always been subject to branding, making them unique subjects for public fascination and popular culture.

Sunny Hostin said, "This pope changed things for me" after she "struggled with being a Catholic" over the church's stances on ...

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