Some New Jersey residents who made the trip to the Vatican to get a glimpse of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday are now ...

Contempt for the “globalist” agenda also shaped right-wing criticism of Pope Francis, the venerable Argentine Jesuit cleric ...

This obituary film charts the life of Pope Francis, born Jose Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, from his rise through the ranks of ...

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...

Francis, who emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square, died on ...

Flags in Colorado will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral, Gov. Jared Polis announced ...

As Catholics across the globe mourn the passing of Pope Francis, Seattle-area parishes are preparing to honor the pontificate ...

His critics were fellow clergy as well as elected officials in the ascendant wing of the American Catholic political realm.

DETROIT – On this Easter Monday, Catholics from around Metro Detroit are paying tribute to the late pontiff, also known as ...

Monday’s passing of Pope Francis a day after celebrating Easter at the Vatican drew tributes from around the world, including ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday: ...

Historically, the exact number of votes required to elect a new pope has fluctuated. Under current rules, a minimum two-thirds majority is needed. If multiple rounds of balloting fail to yield a ...