Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. The first Latin American in the office was as much a pastor as a pope, ...

Local parishes in Richmond remember Pope Francis with candlelight vigils, prayers and services celebrating his life and ...

Catholic organizations and others in the Quad-Cities issued statements and offered condolences at the death of Pope Francis ...

Richmonders flocked to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart near Monroe Park to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, who died on ...

Mourners in Central Illinois joined those around the world Monday in expressing sadness after the death of Pope Francis at age 88.

"The impact of his work for the Catholic Church will be felt for many years to come," Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of ...

Republican Sen. Mike Bousselot, of Ankeny, announced Monday he is launching an exploratory campaign to run for Iowa governor ...

Catholic leaders from Nebraska and Iowa reacted to the death of Pope Francis on Monday with sorrow but also a reverence for ...