The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same small store. And now, the remarkably ordinary ...

In keeping with ancient custom, each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani ...

Thousands flooded through the walls of Vatican City as a procession of cardinals and pallbearers took the body of the late ...

The congregation also determined which cardinals will celebrate each of the subsequent Novendiales Masses through May 4.

Imagine stepping into a church that looks fully Orthodox—icons, incense, chanting, bearded priests—but it's actually Catholic ...

Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter’s Square before sunrise to wait ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

Hollywood has also mourned the passing of progressive Pope Francis, and even expressed concern for him before his death.

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26.

Many Catholic Latinos across the state of Washington are mourning the death of Pope Francis – a pope who, they say, not only ...

Sister Carolyn Puccio joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to reflect on the pope’s accomplishments and shortfalls, and her hopes for his successor.

Francis, who died on Easter Monday, transformed the Catholic Church. He will be a tough act to follow, writes Omar G.