Pope Francis sought to empower women and laity in synods, fueling conservatives' worry about LGBTQ+ inclusion and women's ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

Pope Francis will be the first pope in hundreds of years to be buried in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The pontiff ...

For the Catholic Church’s new leader, cardinals could pick a reformist or someone who can heal rifts.

Here’s who is planning to be in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, including President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Keir ...

On the day of Pope Francis' death, many of the faithful were considering his life and legacy, which was marked by his ...

Pope Francis lit a fire in the world's conscience. Our task is to keep it burning but through the quiet, steady work of ...

On Monday, Gov. Tim Walz issued the proclamation, ordering all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

Cardinals have set Pope Francis' funeral for Saturday in St. Peter's Square, and a public viewing from Wednesday in St. Peter ...

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, ...

Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday. Chris Jansing is at the Vatican and speaks with historian Elizabeth Lev ...