Jorge Mario Bergoglio became a pope of many firsts: the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name ...

Even those of us who do not embrace Roman Catholic doctrine and leadership should pray for God s mercy, grace, and wisdom ...

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The free Easter meal is from 11:00 a.m. to noon at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen on Penn Avenue in Scranton.

In word, gesture and deed, Pope Francis consistently reached out to those on the edges – the poor, the disenfranchised, ...

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing ...

Iconic images of Pope Francis' procession captured by AP photographer - Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The ...

The pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome starting April 23 and mourners can pay respects ahead of ...

Here's a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic ...

Francis was a master of making emotional connections, resulting in viral moments that rocketed across the internet.

He was a pope who understood the power of a simple touch: caressing the deformed head of a man in St. Peter’s Square, washing ...

Pope Francis, the groundbreaking leader of the Catholic Church known for his humility and at times biting critiques of church ...