Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over ...

As a result of Francis’ expansion of the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, all that is certain about the ...

Christian Surtz, an Emmy award-winning filmmaker based in the Chicago area, has co-directed a documentary exploring the life ...

Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the enclaves offer community to people who had to build new lives and add vibrancy to ...

The Diocese of Austin held a service to honor the late Pope Francis, with parishioners reflecting on his legacy and preparing ...

Wyoming Catholics are reacting to the death of Pope Francis with sorrow and hope. Even a self-described Casper “cafeteria ...

The Vatican released a video of Pope Francis speaking in January when he told young people about the importance of listening.

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Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary ...

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin told some 200,000 people in St. Peter’s Square that Pope Francis had made the message of God’s limitless mercy the heart of his pontificate.