CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cardinal Blasé Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis.

The death of the Roman Catholic church's Holy Father came just one day after 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, including nearly half a million in central Florida, celebrated Easter.

Thousands are gathering in Vatican Square to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Monday morning.

Long Island Catholics remember Pope Francis for his inclusivity and compassion, celebrating his impact on the church and ...

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's biggest cities and speaking to massive crowds of the faithful along the way.

LYON, France (AP) — Church bells tolled in mourning. Well-wishers flocked into pews. Tributes to Pope Francis poured in from ...

The first Latin American pope, known for speaking out against social injustice, leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) became the 266th pope in Italy’s history, succeeding former Pontiff Benedict XVI. Selecting his name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, Francis was elected ...

Pope Francis true legacy will be his emphasis on mercy, which he believed would create a Church in ‘God’s style.’ ...

Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation. For example, he requested that the Vatican use just one coffin for the body of a ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, ...

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to the death ...