Over the centuries, the outcome of conclaves has been impossible to predict. But if the cardinals named by Francis vote ...

Despite battling serious health issues recently, the passing of Pope Francis was shocking to many. His death has deeply ...

In St Peter's Square, believers and tourists alike gathered to pay their respects, some bearing flowers or candles ...

Heads of state are expected for the funeral Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, but the three days of public viewing are largely ...

In celebration of the life and legacy of Pope Francis, Bishop Mark L. Bartchak will celebrate a Memorial Mass for the Holy Father at noon on April 28 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21. His death comes after his release from the hospital where he was battling pneumonia in both lungs. The 88-year-old was the 266th ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

Cardinals determine public viewing of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica to begin on Wednesday morning. Francis is ...

They will come together and in secret, they will vote by a very precise and rather ancient procedure of voting." ...

Maxwell said that while this is a season of mourning for the Catholic community, it can dually function as a season of remembrance and gratitude for the dedication Pope Francis showed the church.

Pope Francis had a nightly ritual for the last 18 months of his life; calling Gaza’s only Catholic Church throughout the war. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond spoke to the church’s priests about their special ...