He was a chemist, a bar bouncer, and a tango enthusiast. Pope Francis has broken the mold both inside and outside the Vatican ...

The selfies taken with Pope Francis' body in his open casket have been described as "awful" and "distasteful." ...

One of the many things Pope Francis was known for was his background in science before becoming a priest. He was the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday: Background Jorge Mario ... and elevated to cardinal in 2001 by St. John Paul II. He was elected the 266th ...

Presidents, royalty and a multitude of simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday (April 26) at his funeral, ...

leading to the author's blended religious background. The article concludes with a call for kindness and love, inspired by the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Updated to add a photo. I rarely got ...

On Saturday, more than 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan joined Catholics worldwide and across the city with remembrances of a spiritual leader known for his ...

Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday : Background Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born Dec. 17, 1936, to ...