He promoted a simple liturgy, reinforcing Vatican II reforms for a more inclusive and accessible celebration of the Mass ...

Pope Francis greets an elderly woman as he meets with people in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 12, 2015. The pope in ...

The six-kilometer (about 3.5-mile) funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter’s to St. Mary Major was filled ...

India has had a thriving community of Eastern Orthodox Christians, brought by Saint Thomas the Apostle to India.

The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Re, offered the homily during Pope Francis' funeral. Here are the words he ...

The English translation of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re for the funeral of Pope Francis.

Much is shrouded in mystery about a Surrey church that is sealed for the Second Coming. For years, nobody has been allowed to ...

As the first Latin American pontiff, the legacy of Pope Francis in the region is complex, according to analysts consulted by ...

Unlike after previous papal deaths, Francis’ body was placed immediately inside his coffin, which has been left open to allow ...

Barron noted “that’s Francis” as he recalled several of the pope’s personal styles such as his humor, his “personal simplicity” and his application of the Bible’s teachings.

Pope Clement XIV is also buried in the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles in Rome.

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...