Pope Francis' body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica as Vatican prepares for funeral and election of new pope.

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

As L.A. became more progressive, Gomez retreated into his conservatism. During his three years as the first Latino head of ...

Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa ...

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

Pope Francis’s coffin has been taken to Saint Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days of public viewing. The ...

The passing Monday of Pope Francis brings to Roman Catholic minds and hearts a sense of contradiction. How could a religious leader who cared most for the poorest members of his flock -- no one doubts ...

David French: I’m David French. I’m an Opinion columnist at The Times, where I write about law, politics and religion. I’m ...

Pope Francis’s willingness to kneel before the least of us is a lesson in what it means to be great, not in the cocoon of ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...

Having spent twelve years at the helm of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a globally beloved and respected figure, but ...