Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years. That led some to ...

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

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

The Vatican laid out a plan for Pope Francis' funeral and the period of mourning following the pontiff's death. The funeral ...

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

Hundreds of faithful filled the pews of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass in honor of Pope ...

Who will succeed Pope Francis? Among the names being mentioned is Cardinal Mario Grech, one of the key figures in the ...

CNN anchor and correspondent Isa Soares speaks to crowds at the Vatican on the death of Pope Francis and the legacy the ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...

According to the Holy See, 71 countries have elector cardinals. There are 17 American cardinals, but only 10 are eligible to ...

The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has sent ripples of sorrow through the Catholic community at the University of Alabama, where stud ...