Pope Francis took steps to address abuse. But cases continue to emerge, especially in Africa and Asia, with the potential to ...

Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 21 at the age of 88.

The basilica was bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe made a slow, shuffling procession up the main ...

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...

Pope Francis’ sweeping reforms cleaned up some of the mess at the scandal-plagued Vatican Bank, but his management also left ...

There’s still time to pay respects to Pope Francis in person. Here’s what last-minute travelers should know before and after ...

The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of ...

St. Peter's Basilica closed its doors just briefly in the early hours and then opened again to welcome crowds of worshippers ...

Pope Francis's funeral, a more modest affair reflecting his humble wishes, is scheduled for April 26th in St. Peter's Square.

President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late ...

Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the ...