As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...

The Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis's death after almost 12 years of service. Saint Peter is historically known as the ...

Sir Chris Hoy says he's 'doing well' and improving his fitness despite terminal prostate cancer. After chemo, he's focused on ...

Junior ROTC cadets in Joplin received an early Easter gift last week.

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of ...

( NewsNation) — Pope Francis spent his final days celebrating Holy Week, the seven days leading up to Easter Sunday. Francis, ...

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

From meetings with Diego Maradona to the passion for his beloved Buenos Aires club, San Lorenzo, Pope Francis was an avid soccer fan.

During his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, met many stars, ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, called for " a church for the poor ," a church that would reach out to what he called the ...