(NEXSTAR) — Shortly before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to his personal healthcare assistant, according to new ...

The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of ...

U.S. flags typically fly at half-staff in the wake of national tragedies or after deaths of government officials, military ...

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

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On this note, Francis pointed to the role of grandparents in society, emphasizing their role in promoting the 'balanced ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

I often take exception to Scott Stantis’ editorial cartoon, published in the Chicago Tribune. However, his latest in the April 17 edition, commenting on civil political discourse versus accusations of ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

He has welcomed LGBTQ individuals and supported the expansion of female leadership in religious roles. Will he be the next ...

Prince William will travel to Vatican City over the weekend to represent the British royal family at the funeral of Pope Francis.

New details from the Vatican shed light on what led to the death of Pope Francis, the trailblazing leader of the Catholic ...