Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936, Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first ...

In today’s headlines, Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, with a memorial mass to be held in Jerusalem. US ...

Pope Francis died content and grateful after a busy day tending to his beloved flock, the Vatican said Tuesday in an account ...

His passing marks the end of a 12-year papacy marked by efforts to modernize the Church and challenge traditional doctrines, even as he faced criticism from conservative factions.

Labor is under pressure to disendorse one of its candidates after she accused the late Pope Francis of "ongoing support for ...

Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship no matter who the next pope is, ...

The Argentine pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88, has broken with tradition and asked that his final resting place ...

Members of the College of Cardinals will cast their votes behind the closed and locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Three people were arrested after they allegedly smuggled contraband into the Oklahoma County Detention Center using the mail system.

Since ancient times, believers have sung of God as the King of Creation. So, it seems natural for Pope Francis to oppose any ...

Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands ...

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