Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...

Ensuring Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te can attend this weekend's funeral of Pope Francis is currently the "most important ...

Over the centuries, the outcome of conclaves has been impossible to predict. But if the cardinals named by Francis vote ...

President Donald Trump will be among the world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis set for Saturday Saturday, April ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It’s one of the most ...

The body of Pope Francis will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica early Wednesday to lie in state for the Catholic faithful to ...

Pope Francis was a "real game-changer" when it came to the Catholic Church's treatment of gay people, a London LGBT+ faith ...

BST - there will then be a service, before the public will be allowed to file past the open coffin.

Pope Francis charmed the world with poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance as ...

Pope Francis' body will be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ...

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

Oscar Crespo was watching TV in his native Buenos Aires when he saw the white smoke appearing above the Sistine Chapel at the ...