In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes.

Sister Norma Pimentel shared some of her fondest memories of late Pope Francis amid the news of his death. Sister Norma said ...

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) in St. Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, ...

After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...

This Saturday, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — the first ...

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, cardinals will convene in Vatican City to elect a successor. Here are a few ...

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

As news of the pope’s death traveled across the globe, observers fondly remembered a man who bought his own eyeglasses, got ...

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

A couple who spent part of Holy Week in Rome heard about the pope's passing when they arrived back home Monday morning.