Area Catholics are mourning the passing of Pope Francis. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said ...

Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the ...

Rev. Jason F. Stokes rushed home from Bethlehem, where he spent Easter with family members, to celebrate Mass at Holy Family Church Monday morning after seeing the announcement of Pope Francis’ death.

The death of a pope, and the election of a new pontiff, is adorned with high ritual and elaborate ceremony. For more about how the Catholic Church will celebrate and mourn Pope Francis, and what comes ...

Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church to be selected from South America, has passed away, leaving local ...

Pope Francis, the first Argentinian pope, passed away on Easter Monday, leaving a transformative legacy of compassion, reform ...

Centerville priest recalls inspiration he found during high school in Pope Francis. Harwich Catholics recall his love of all ...

Bishop Michael Olson of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth said Monday he was deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis and that he will always remember him for his unshakable faith in the church ...

The Archdiocese of Detroit's 213 parishes will offer many traditions for Catholics to honor the pontiff and his life, said an ...

Centerville priest recalls inspiration he found during high school in Pope Francis. Harwich Catholics recall his love of all ...