Throngs of Catholics made their way slowly to the 16th century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

Pope Francis said that for his spiritual message to be credible, the Vatican’s finances had to be credible as well.

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Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

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Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged ...

Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of ...

Even those of us who do not embrace Roman Catholic doctrine and leadership should pray for God’s mercy, grace, and wisdom ...

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction.