That simple but so important Sign of the Cross we see so often holds a hidden history that takes us back to the origins of ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a location that reflected his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with tradition, the pontiff, death at the age of 88 was announced on Easter Monday, chose a ...

In a 2024 meeting with Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil of Ernakulam-Angamaly, Pope Francis summed up his view ...

Dozens of heads of state attended the funeral service for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, at St. Peter’s Square ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in private in St. Mary Major Basilica. Security was tightened in Rome as world leaders attended ...

Vatican City (CNN) — The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, ...

The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?

Pope Francis, who chose his papal name after the 13th-century figure St. Francis of Assisi, known as the patron saint of ...

The Archdiocese of Durban clergy and faithful from far and wide gathered in solemn unity, offering prayers and reflections on ...

From “camerlengo” to “white smoke,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Pope Francis' legacy with LGBTQ people mirrors the example of Jesus: Francis was not afraid to be present with us, reaching ...