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 ...

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 ...

Ken O’Flynn says the move by Cork City Council needs to be reversed Pope Francis passed away on Easter ... both at the Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne, but also at Cork City Hall.

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 ...

The voice of Very Rev. Gary Lazzeroni echoed in the high ceilings of St. James Cathedral on Seattle’s First Hill hours after the death of Pope Francis, 88, was announced on Easter Monday.

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public ...

St Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi Dubai/ Abu Dhabi: Catholic churches in the UAE have announced details of a requiem mass in honour of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. Several churches ...