While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...

One hundred and eighty-three cardinals were present at the meeting, 124 of whom were cardinal-electors. Fourteen cardinals ...

Pope Francis was remembered on Saturday as a unifying force, a leader who "sought to shed light on the problems of our time ...

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ROME and LONDON -- The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.

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Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...

The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also known ...

The United States continues to facilitate peace negotiation discussions between Russia and Ukraine, but top U.S. officials, including President Trump, warned that if substantial progress is not ...

Pittsburghers watched the funeral and reflected on the life of Pope Francis, on television and in person. They are now taking ...

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LONDON and ROME -- The Vatican released photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.