Pope Francis probably expected that he would face opposition to his reform agenda after Catholics for two generations grew ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the ...

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

As the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the life and legacy of Pope Francis, leaders are preparing to elect his successor.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, ...

Pope Francis died, the Vatican’s astronomer gave a lecture on “faith and science” at Central Methodist University in Fayette.

Like Folda, who was named Fargo's bishop on April 8, 2013, Cozzens was among Pope Francis' early appointees. Cozzens was ...

New Yorkers Lisset and Angel Alvarez, who were visiting Italy, captured one of the Pope's final moments in St. Peter's Square ...

Catholics in Acadiana are mourning the death of Pope Francis, just hours after Easter celebrations. The news of his passing ...

"At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father," the Vatican announced on Monday.

Pope Francis' funeral is set for Saturday and during the official nine days of mourning the college of cardinals assembles to ...