Dozens of heads of state attended the funeral service for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, at St. Peter’s Square ...

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

Dozens of world leaders, at least 11 reigning monarchs and tens of thousands of mourners were on hand to give Pope Francis a ...

World dignitaries and Catholic faithful have attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican said Saturday about 250,000 people have flocked to the pope’s funeral Mass.

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Pope Francis spent his 12-year tenure preaching what he called the joy of the gospel and emphasizing compassion. That message ...

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The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, where throngs of mourners had gathered to give a final send-off to a pontiff who was celebrated ...

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When he was elevated to the papacy in 2013, Pope Francis was widely expected to shake up the Catholic Church, to liberals’ ...

Develop control of the rhythm,” Latin Grammy award-winner Samuel Torres told the audience. “If you don’t, you lose a lot.” ...

More than 200,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday as the world said goodbye to ...