The papal funeral is scheduled for the early hours of April 26. It will be a more modest event than others, for a modest man.

Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing ...

Mourners queue overnight to see popular Pope as Vatican extends opening hours - Thousands more are expected to flock to pay ...

Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

This Saturday, the world will bid farewell to Pope Francis. Several live broadcasts and special programs covering the funeral ...

As Catholic mourners reflect on the life of Pope Francis, tales are emerging of his final actions — stories that confirm his ...

Inside the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome, people are queuing to take selfies in front of an ordinary plywood panel used ...

Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he ...

Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Pope Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle abusive clergy and hold bishops accountable when they mismanage cases.

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all ...