Pope Francis probably expected that he would face opposition to his reform agenda after Catholics for two generations grew ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy ...

Francis was more tolerant with another critic, the retired archbishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen. He excoriated the ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the ...

Local folks shared feelings of sadness, admiration and hope as they discussed the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Argentine-born pontiff was 88. Tony Orndoff is dean of middle and high school ...

Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the late Pope Francis on Tuesday, a day ...

A Southington man is remembering Pope Francis after he spent decades designing ceremonial clothing for pontiffs. For 45 years ...

Pope Francis met three times between 2022 and 2024 with El Pasoans and other representatives of West/Southwest Industrial ...

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

As the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the life and legacy of Pope Francis, leaders are preparing to elect his successor.

Latinos in Milwaukee are reflecting on the impact Pope Francis has had on them. The likelihood that wide receiver Christian ...