Little did Sr. Oliva Maria from Co Cavan know that the baby Jorge Mario would grow up to be Pope Francis, the leader of the ...

The Bucks schools that have started free breakfast clubs are: St Mary’s Church of England School, Ashmead Combined School, Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School, Holmwood School, Brooksward ...

Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy ...

After the news of Pope Francis' passing, we reached out to one local church to learn about the steps that the catholic church ...

THE Catholic Church in Zimbabwe will hold masses in honour of Pope Francis, who died on Monday. The first mass takes place ...

In East Timor, where Francis’ final outdoor Mass drew nearly half of the population last September, President Jose ...

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 — the first pontiff from the Americas, who clashed with traditional Catholics but was hailed as a reformer by progressives — died on Monday, a day after Easter, at age 88. The pope had ...

People across the world are reflecting on how Pope Francis changed their lives, including those who have previously been ...

During oral arguments Tuesday, most of the justices on the United States Supreme Court appeared sympathetic toward parents in ...

According to Church custom, it should typically be held within four to six days after the pontiff's death - with the funeral mass taking place in St Peter's Square. Papal funerals have traditionally ...

Some Maryland residents are reflecting on the legacy of Pope Francis, including his push for inclusivity and his stance on the LGBTQ+ community.