Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered.

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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, ...

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Despite the unresolved issues that many Catholics know are long overdue, Francis achieved far more for marginalized people ...

“This moment is critical now,” Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, said. “For those of us who ...

Pope Francis was a man of the people. Will the next pope be?

Francis’ 12-year reign saw small steps advancing women in the church. We may not know for years what the aims of a new papacy ...

Thirty-six years ago today, Madonna started a three-week run at the top of the Hot 100 amid a firestorm of controversy.

No matter what direction the church decides to take after Pope Francis, his legacy will stand the test of time.