The death of Pope Francis, the highest authority in the Roman Catholic Church, has sparked global interest in learning more ...

A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.

The Holy Father, who died April 21 on Easter Monday, was recalled as an agent of peace in the war-torn Middle East and beyond ...

Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...

Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, and Massachusetts residents met this death with mixed emotions.

Russia President Vladimir Putin on April 21 reacted to the news of Pope Francis' death. Putin spoke on the role played by the head of the Roman Catholic Church across the world. The Russian leader ...

With the late pontiff’s passing, the world now awaits news of who will succeed Francis. And as we wait, let us remember his ...

His papacy set many new precedents for the church, and his successor will be chosen from a group that he himself quietly ...

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

President Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social Monday – following news of Pope Francis's death – that he and ...