Explore a timeline of significant events in Pope Francis' 12-year pontificate, from his election to his global initiatives ...

As the Vatican announces that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday at 10am local time, world leaders, ...

I didn't expect it, because it seemed that he was heading towards a path of tranquility.” Fabio Zavattaro, a historic Vatican ...

The pope’s funeral will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said. The funeral Mass ...

Memorial Masses for Pope Francis are expected across the world on Tuesday. In the Philippines, people packed the main hall of ...

In his homily, Bishop Oscar Cantú described Francis as a beacon of hope in a time of cynicism and disillusionment ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear ...

In Austin, the pope’s death could have an effect on the speed with which the Diocese of Austin is given a new bishop. Francis ...

Leaders in Mexico are reacting to the news of Pope Francis’s death. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum extended her ...

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...

Pope Francis passed away on tktkt after 12 years of leading the international Catholic community. In light of the loss, ...

Pope Francis bows his head in prayer during his election night appearance on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica ...