Francis advocated for the powerless, for those who have so little and yet are villainized by people in positions of authority ...

Pope Francis, who died Monday, had visited Philadelphia in September 2015 for the World Meeting of Families event, which drew ...

We face difficult challenges, but the story of the Resurrection reminds us that better things are within our grasp.

David said unto God, I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing; but now, I beseech thee, do away with the iniquity ...

Before falling ill, Pope Francis fulfilled his papal duties with humility and devotion. Faithfuls mourn him as striking ...

Following the death of Pope Francis today at the age of 88, the Pontiff's body will now need to be embalmed to prevent the ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rites last year, simplifying the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with ...

Pope Francis had said that he would be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, not in the grottoes underneath St ...

Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...

Pope Francis is hospitalized with bronchitis and a slight fever immediately following a morning of audiences. Doctors ...

This Sunday’s gospel (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) is about the parable of the prodigal son, his older brother, and their merciful ...