There will be no catharsis from this narrative of ambition, idealism, talent, energy, and charm that led to nearly absolute ...

Our pop never held a golf club in his hand to the best of my recollection, but his priest brother, Father John, played once a ...

The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican ...

There are 135 cardinals under the age of 80 and eligible to vote in a papal election. By contrast, 115 cardinals took part in ...

God’s love for me did not require me to hate myself, but rather to love myself properly. The key to a real self-love, as I ...

In the midst of his highly anticipated 2015 U.S. tour, Pope Francis found himself shaking hands and mingling with the poor of ...

At the same time that Pope Francis’ casket was being sealed in Rome to prepare for his funeral and burial, thousands of ...

The conclave to elect the new pope is expected to begin the first week of May, though the specific date has not yet been ...

Pope Francis' funeral Mass was held in St. Peter's Square April 26, followed by burial at Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major.

Thousands of people had made an early morning pilgrimage to St. Peter's Square April 23 to witness the transfer and pray for ...

This year, the solemnity will take place as the world grieves the loss of Pope Francis, whose funeral will take place the day ...

Inside the casket was a scroll that summarized the life and ministry of the pope, who died April 21 at the age of 88.