137 cardinals are under the age of 80, which makes them eligible to select Pope Francis's successor. Pope Francis appointed ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, left, light candles for Christian pilgrims during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, 19.04.2025 ...

Local reactions from Seattle church-goers have begun to pile in after learning about the death of Pope Francis just after ...

Francis signaled a very different tone for the papacy, stressing humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset by scandal ...

Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, according to the death certificate released by the Vatican.

Sham El-Nessim traces its origins to Shemu, an ancient Egyptian harvest festival celebrating the life-giving Nile flood and ...

The pontiff was a staunch defender of refugees and the impoverished during his 12 years leading the Catholic Church, ...

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world. LYON, France (AP) — Church bells tolled in mourning.

W e join with so many millions in praying for the repose of Pope Francis. He was the first pope to take the name of that ...

Pope Francis never took a salary. According to a report by Marca, the position of Pope is entitled to get a monthly salary of ...

Albanian communities of Sicily, known as Arbëreshë, still celebrate Easter following their traditional Byzantine rites.