It was a great opportunity to have a Latino—somebody who looks like us, understands where we're coming from, and knows who we are,” explained Father Gervan Menezes of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.

Pope Francis’ legacy is being felt deeply in South Florida, especially at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in southwest ...

Upon his election to the papacy, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to hail from Latin America. His impact, though, ...

Aaron Jay Ledesma, a gay member of the Catholic Church, authored "The Gay Catholic" blog while living in Richmond. He saw Pope Francis during his 2015 White House visit.

Local parishes in Richmond remember Pope Francis with candlelight vigils, prayers and services celebrating his life and ...

The pontiff 'passed away peacefully' at the Saint Martha residence in the Vatican, according to his doctors. In his last ...

Francis will leave behind a legacy as a "pope of the people," said Conley, who joined other Catholic leaders and Nebraska officials in paying tribute to the late pontiff after his death was announced ...

Some came on their way to work, and several wiped away tears as they prayed for the late pope who died at age 88.

Catholic Americans mourned Pope Francis on Monday, with many making their way to early services on the day after Easter. They ...

Many of the parishioners who worship at Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn are from Latin America and there is a deep connection knowing the pope was ...

Immigrants and L.G.B.T.Q. people were among those who saw Pope Francis as a force for change, offering a more welcoming ...

Catholics across the country began reflecting on loss and legacy of Pope Francis. Many celebrated his humility and concern ...