Mourners gathered at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, La. for a memorial Mass for Pope Francis on April 23, 2025. New ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

By Justin Catanoso Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, was as much a tireless advocate for nature as he was the ...

Going on pilgrimage often conjures images of the Holy Land and other far-flung destinations. But when Brian Rademacher ...

The vice president broke a crucial rule while touring the historical Italian city and its magnificent Sistine Chapel ...

JD Vance has caused some controversy after a photograph of him and his son was taken in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City ...

The transfer of Pope Francis' coffin to St. Peter's Basilica began at 9:00 a.m. local time today following a prayer ceremony ...

Pope Francis' commitment to the poor and the marginalized, his unwavering faith and his message of unity touched people from ...

Pope Francis "inspired Catholics and all people of good will to live as Christ did," said Kerry Alys Robinson, who is ...

The Holy See has announced the details of Pope Francis ' funeral and the events honoring the life of the 266th pontiff of the ...

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ...

Youngstown Diocese Catholics are mourning the death of the pope. "May Pope Francis see the face of God today," Bishop David Bonnar said.