The former bishop of Dallas has assumed the role of the acting head of the Catholic Church following the death of Pope ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Following Pope Francis' death, the Vatican enters a phase known as 'Sede Vacante' as cardinals prepare to elect a new pope.

As the Roman Catholic faithful in Pittsburgh mourn Pope Francis, many are remembering the pontiff's visit to the United ...

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of ...

Catholics from around Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire expressed both sorrow and gratitude for the late Pope ...

Donnelly spent a lot of time with Pope Francis the last few years as he served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican).

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday. Putin, in a message to Cardinal Kevin Joseph ...

Pope Francis dies at 88 after a stroke. Donald and Melania Trump announce they are 'looking forward' to attending his funeral in the Vatican ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...