Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary ...

Pope Francis wanted to "create a more fraternal world and to work for peace", the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth has ...

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

The cinematic world has long been captivated by stories of popes, both real and imagined, exploring their spiritual weight, ...

One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming “princes of the church” from faraway countries that had never had ...

The funeral of Pope Francis, held on April 26, 2025, was a profoundly significant event, attracting over 400,000 attendees, including delegations and leaders from around the world, leading many to ...

Environmental degradation and climate change affect all life on Earth, religious leaders say, and the matter can’t wait.

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s Square, ...

Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Currently an administrative assistant for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Judy Henderson continues to assist ...

As he prepares to enter the seclusion of a conclave to elect a new pope, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of ...