Germany’s only attempt at building an aircraft carrier, the Graf Zeppelin, was ambitious—but doomed. Conceived as part of ...

In France, in various Catholic circles, he is called John XXIV for his strong resemblance to Pope Roncalli and his ...

There are two sides to every breakup. This includes the split between Christianity and American culture, Kristen Thomason ...

His body, lying in an open casket, was set to be taken from the chapel of the Vatican residence where he lived to St Peter's, ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff ...

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, ...

Numerous world leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, which is expected to ...

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's first Latin American leader, died on Monday (Apr 21), and a conclave will be held next ...

Parolin, 70, of Italy, has been Francis’ secretary of state since 2014 and is considered one of the main contenders to be pope, given his prominence in the Catholic hierarchy.

Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. Fans and supporters will be able to see him in St. Peter’s Basilica from ...

The fight was ultimately irrelevant to the evening; more likely the byproduct of Italy’s lax public drinking laws than a ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.