Thousands of housing units are under construction in Cork. Emer Walsh looks at some of the main developments on the periphery ...

Pope Francis smiles after celebrating Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.(AP) Upon his ascension to the papacy, the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The death of Pope Francis early Monday morning has left spiritual leaders throughout the world, as well as on the First Coast, reflecting on the way he led. "He’s ...

At the Franciscan Villa the Sisters of St. Francis mourn the life of Pope Francis who they say was a saintly man who looked out for the less fortunate—going as far as saying that they loved him.

Father Hans Kreuwels, a priest from the Netherlands visiting Rome with his brother, told CNA at St. Peter’s Square that the late pope’s papal name of Francis “[reminded] us of Francis of Ass ...

He became archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and elevated to cardinal in 2001 by St. John Paul II. He was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, on the fifth ballot. FILE – Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, died at age 88. The Most Rev. Erik Pohlmeier, bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine, mourned the death and reflected on the Pope's impact.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah will hold a special Mass for Pope Francis on April 22 at 6 p.m. The Mass will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and is open to the ...

He chose the name of St. Francis of Assisi ... friends who visited with Francis and came back with stories of how down-to-earth he is. The head of her convent met with him a couple of years ...

Francis sought to follow his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian friar renowned for poverty, peace, and care of creation. He made defense of the planet, the plight of ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Father Geoff Rose, president of St. Francis de Sales, says Pope Francis was a rare leader who showed us how to be better people. “I just think humility defined his papacy ...

Members of the clergy slowly walk toward St. Peter's Basilica marking the start of Francis' transfer to lie in state. Mourners gather behind draped barriers to surround the body of the pontiff as ...