Pope Francis' funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to "reinforce the hope and witness to the faith" that those who have been baptized in Christ "will rise with him to new ...

Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

(Here is a personal reflection from the daughter of Clarion Herald editor Peter Finney Jr. When Rebecca married Sohan Fernandes on Jan. 2, 2016, in New Orleans, they planned a ...

Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of the Lafayette Diocese urged for thoughtful remembrance of Pope Francis's life and legacy.

Pope Francis, remembered as a beacon of hope and advocate for human dignity, died at age 88. Erie Catholic Bishop Lawrence Persico and other local Catholics mourned the pope's passing and reflected on ...

Catholics from across Michigan have shared prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.

The Church of England’s most senior bishop has recalled how meeting the Pope and saying the Lord’s Prayer together “changed ...

Eliud Kipchoge’s historic sub-two-hour marathon was deeply rooted in his Catholic faith and spiritual connection to Pope ...

St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry has invited the faithful to gather to pray and to honour Pope Francis’ legacy, faith, and compassion throughout today, with a special Rosary and Benediction set to take ...

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.

Iman Hijaze was raised in a culturally Shiite Muslim household and considered herself an atheist until she picked up a rosary ...

Holy Rosary Church this Good Friday, there were no microphones, no spotlights, just candles, quiet prayers, and families ...