The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins.

A shop owner places a black ribbon over a photo of the late Pope Francis after the news of his death at age 88, in Bethlehem, ...

The life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff, lasted ...

Before falling ill, Pope Francis fulfilled his papal duties with humility and devotion. Faithfuls mourn him as striking ...

Faithful Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from Vatican City where Pope ...

Utahns of several faiths and other community members took part in a traditional ecumenical procession of the cross on Friday evening in Salt Lake City.

Catholics celebrated the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday, marking what Pope ...