No one knows who the world's Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic ...

The bells of St. Peter’s tolled Wednesday as the body of Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican hotel where he lived to the basilica, escorted by a procession of solemn cardinals and Swiss ...

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

Pope Francis’ coffin was carried in a procession from his residency at the Vatican to St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, where ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, both Hamas and Hezbollah issued statements mourning his passing and praising his legacy. Hamas called him "a man of humanitarian stances who opposed aggression and ...

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...