Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...

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

St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church in Parkersburg acquired two pieces of art over the past few years. One is the painting ...

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis at his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica.

There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.

The Jubilee of Teenagers, scheduled for April 25-27, took place with some modifications despite the death of Francis.

Jeff Scoby was among the faithful gathered the evening of April 22 to pray over the soul of Pope Francis as the day’s last ...

The conclave to elect the new pope is expected to begin the first week of May, though the specific date has not yet been ...