VATICAN CITY -- Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: ...

Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...

Pope Francis has visited Rome’s main prison and kept an Easter season appointment to spend Holy Thursday among the least ...

Pope Francis's body laid out in state inside his private chapel at the Vatican.

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican said Francis suffered a stroke which led to a coma and ...

Pope Francis’ demise has not only left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church but has also produced a historic moment ...

Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. From the archives: A look back at Francis’ appointment as ...

A pope’s death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican’s health department and the cardinal chamberlain of the Holy Roman ...

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump announced he will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome with first lady Melania Trump. "Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome.