A shop owner in Bethlehem places a black ribbon over a photo of the late Pope Francis after the news of his death, 21 April, ...

The 88-year-old Francis, who Richard described as having a "heart for the poor," died Easter Monday following a lengthy bout ...

The last time Pope Francis and the parish priest of Gaza, Father Gabriel Romanelli, spoke on the phone was the Saturday ...

Francis elevated Father Junipero Serra, founder of California missions including Mission San Buenaventura, to sainthood in a Washington, D.C., ceremony in 2015. The Rev. Tom Elewaut, pastor of the ...

Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church to be selected from South America, has passed away, leaving local ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited ...

Pope Francis had refused to shy away from controversial topics — including illegal immigration, same-sex marriage and the ...

Maryland faithful are mourning Pope Francis upon his death Monday at age 88. The following is working collection of statements from leaders and Catholics across the state.

Hochul was among the many local, state and world leaders who shared reactions to the death of the head of the Catholic Church ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited ...

Catholics in Cattaraugus County and across the Diocese of Buffalo joined in the worldwide mourning of the death of Pope ...

In the Philippines, through a visit, episcopal appointments, and devotional actions among others, the pontiff set the tone ...