Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect the impact of individual prayers and blessings the pontiff shared around the world, whether he was ...

Pope Francis holds prayer for migrants and refugees, with the 'Angels Unawares' monument, dedicated to the world's migrants and refugees, behind him in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, October ...

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Pope Francis blessing the world with the Eucharist before an empty St. Peter’s Square at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered to be one of the most memorable moments of his pontificate.

As the faithful thanked Pope Francis, he in turn thanked them via a recorded message for St. Peter’s Square worshipers — and the world.

Hundreds of prayer warriors watched their social media accounts this past April for updates on a baby named Francis Roy Lilly ...

Experts assess his historic papacy, while Francis continues to offer up his own intercessory prayers.

Francis also decided to "convene a consistory about the future canonizations."Francis regularly approves decrees from the Vatican's saint-making office when he is at the Vatican, albeit during ...

Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from the hospital while battling double pneumonia.

Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events that saw him delivering prayers often under extraordinary and historical conditions.

Francis also decided to "convene a consistory about the future canonizations."Francis regularly approves decrees from the Vatican's saint-making office when he is at the Vatican, albeit during ...