The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process ...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s life in Argentina was marked by challenges that prepared him for his election in an unexpected ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

Thousand-year-old prophecy predicts next Pope after Francis dies... and issues a chilling warning for humanity; ICE Barbie ...

As the Catholic Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, the world will witness the revival of ...

Francis inherited a deeply divided Church after the resignation in 2013 of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. The ...

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church mourned Pope Francis on Monday, saying he was "a true example of Christian humility".

Francis was 76 when he was elected to the post and his health was generally good for most of his papacy. He recovered well ...

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and insistence on a more ...