Every pope has his critics. And Pope Francis probably expected that he would face opposition to his reform agenda after ...

The pope’s schedule often included time for visiting prisons, hosting audiences in St. Peter’s Square and blessing newlywed ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

Following Pope Francis' death at age 88, revisit his groundbreaking ABC News virtual town hall from 2015, moderated by David Muir.

During his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, met many stars, ...

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church ...

Pope Francis died at age 88 at 7:35 a.m ... Buenos Aires greeted international reporters inside a cavernous Vatican audience hall. As he rose from a richly upholstered armchair, a pair of well ...

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Someone behind the camera thanked the pontiff for greeting the audience ... the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City. While at the event, Clooney was recognized for his work with the Pope's arts ...

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, the United States is primed for the question of whether an ...

Four top-flight soccer matches in Italy were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday and the Buenos Aires club ...