Pope Francis waves from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter’s square during the weekly Angelus prayer on ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according to the Vatican ...

Pope Francis was noted for his progressivism, encouraging women’s involvement in the Church, welcoming LGBT church members, ...

Pope Francis died on Monday, one day after addressing the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Easter Sunday.

A memorial Mass is being held at Saint Peter's Catholic Cathedral in Jackson following the death of Pope Francis at age 88.

Father Tim Stephens, of St. Peter Catholic Church in Uptown Charlotte, reflects on the death of Pope Francis.

Here's a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff in the Roman Catholic Church, died at 88 years old after a stroke led to heart failure, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and a desire to serve the ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the Argentine pontiff ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

Cupich was born in Omaha and ordained to the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Omaha in 1975. In 2014, he was appointed as Archbishop of Chicago by Pope Francis, and then in 2016, the pope elevated ...