Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10 years ago, in September ...

A change in popes—through death or resignation—is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and ...

Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, according to the death certificate released by the Vatican.

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has urged the Church in Ghana to pray and prepare their hearts for the election ...

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 ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.