The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

The death of Pope Francis, 88, after a long illness prompted an outpouring of condolences from church and civic leaders ...

Mourners young and old flocked to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Northeast D.C.

Driver indicted for manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide in crash that killed a mother and her two children ...

Long Island Catholics remember Pope Francis for his inclusivity and compassion, celebrating his impact on the church and ...

Francis died at 88 years old at his Vatican residence around 7:30 a.m. Rome time, the Catholic Church announced. He gave an ...

"Until the last day of his life he was a messenger of hope,” said Bishop Robert Brennan speaking to an afternoon crowd of ...

Pope Francis has died at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern ...

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

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing ...

Pope Francis made history during his 2015 visit to the United States, captivating millions. He visited Washington, D.C., New ...