Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...

Thousands of people lined up to pray at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Thursday, the location where Pope Francis will be laid to rest in accordance with his will. (AP Video: Brian Hendrie ...

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

On the night of his election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis told the assembled faithful from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica that “tomorrow I wish to go and pray to the Madonna.” And so he did, ...

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

It is not just that he broke barriers as the first pontiff from Latin America. Nor even that he preached tolerance — although ...

The Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrated the life of Pope Francis Monday evening at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrated the life of Pope Francis Monday evening at The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

Baltimore Archbishop William Lori encouraged area parishioners to learn from Pope Francis’ legacy by embodying light and hope ...

When Archbishop William E. Lori got a text around 4 a.m. Monday informing him of the death of Pope Francis, he said he felt ...

Maryland faithful are mourning Pope Francis upon his death Monday at age 88. The following is working collection of statements from leaders and Catholics across the state.

Baltimore Archbishop William Lori and several Maryland leaders shared tributes to Pope Francis after his death early Monday.