Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning ...

Changing his name is one of the first actions the new pope takes, and can play a hugely symbolic role in setting the tone for ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

In St. Peter’s Square, the mood is one of prayerful anticipation, with many voicing admiration for Pope Francis and a desire ...