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

Mark Spalding of Nashville Mourns Pope Francis' Death with the following official statement: "I am deeply saddened by the ...

Cardinal Blasé Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, released a statement after the death of Pope Francis. Cardinal Cupich wrote in his statement, "I have received word that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, ...

Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

Hours before his death, Pope Francis made an appearance before a crowd of thousands at Saint Peter’s Square where his Easter blessing was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli.