The process of picking a new pope is filled with ancient rituals like a secret ballot and locked doors. See a visual guide to conclave.

HOWELL — Allen and Kathy Ford are among the millions mourning Pope Francis in the wake of his death April 21, but the Howell ...

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions.

Parishioners of the Basilica of Saint Andrew met Pope Francis during a pilgrimage last October. The pastor of St. Andrew ...

The resurrection of Jesus is indeed the basis of our hope. For in the light of this event, hope is no longer an illusion.

THE Pope has died aged 88 – a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Pope ...

Yesterday, visibly frail but serene and fully aware, he stepped onto the Apostolic Palace balcony at St. Peter’s Square for the last time to impart his blessing and share words that now carry a ...

Just before his last brave “dance,” he was able to give his final Apostolic Blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. In less than 24 hours, he would join his Maker. Pope Francis ...

When papal bodyguard Domenico Giani took the baby to Pope Francis for the now-famous blessing and kiss, the widely photographed moment catapulted little Gianna into the global spotlight and ...

VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis made a brief appearance on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd as he ...