A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Francis was more tolerant with another critic, the retired archbishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen. He excoriated the ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the ...

A Southington man is remembering Pope Francis after he spent decades designing ceremonial clothing for pontiffs. For 45 years ...

When is Pope Francis’ funeral? Timeline and what to expect from Vatican ceremony - The late pope will break from tradition ...

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

As the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the life and legacy of Pope Francis, leaders are preparing to elect his successor.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, ...

Pope Francis died, the Vatican’s astronomer gave a lecture on “faith and science” at Central Methodist University in Fayette.

Like Folda, who was named Fargo's bishop on April 8, 2013, Cozzens was among Pope Francis' early appointees. Cozzens was ...

New Yorkers Lisset and Angel Alvarez, who were visiting Italy, captured one of the Pope's final moments in St. Peter's Square ...

Catholics in Acadiana are mourning the death of Pope Francis, just hours after Easter celebrations. The news of his passing ...