Widely recognized even by non-Catholics for his extraordinary servant-leadership, Pope Francis has redefined the papacy.

Some churchgoers in the Rio Grande Valley remembered the leader of the Catholic Church as a forward-thinking figure who cared ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

Pope Francis waves from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter’s square during the weekly Angelus prayer on ...

Bishop Timothy Senior’s reverence for Pope Francis went beyond just respect for the position — or even just the fact that Francis installed Senior as ...

Catholics across the Southland and around the world Monday were mourning the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and leader of the Catholic Church. Francis, the Bishop of Rome, ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88. The Vatican said he died of a stroke that put him into a coma and ...

With the Holy Father’s death falling on Easter Monday, many bishops expressed their hope in the Resurrection as they ...

Long Island Catholics remember Pope Francis for his inclusivity and compassion, celebrating his impact on the church and ...

Mourners in Central Illinois joined those around the world Monday in expressing sadness after the death of Pope Francis at age 88.

Californians of all walks of life joined in honoring the memory and legacy of Pope Francis upon learning of his death on ...

Pope Francis died Monday, a day after greeting thousands after Easter Mass Sunday. He was 88 and had prolonged health battles.