For months, the pontiff spoke by telephone almost every night with people sheltering in a Catholic church in the battered ...

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...

About 80 Cardinal Gibbons High students attended the Easter Sunday service in St. Peter's Square, which would be Pope Francis' final public appearance.

Pope Francis, who rose from janitor to the Catholic Church’s most powerful leader by proving equally at ease with ...

"Thousands of Idaho Catholics and people of all faiths are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a true servant of God. Teresa and I join many, many others in honoring his life and legacy of service ...

New Yorkers mourning the death of Pope Francis on Monday remembered the beloved pontiff as an “amazing soul” as they shared ...

Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, and even atheists.

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ first words as pope spoke of his sinfulness and trust in God’s mercy — a theme that defined his ...

Easter Sunday has become a day of celebration for millions of people worldwide. Here's what to know about the Christian holiday's origin.

Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year.