The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style. When Francis met Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI for the first time ...

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped onto the loggia of St Peter’s in March 2013, few imagined how sharply his words would ...

(FILES) Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he appears at the balcony to deliver his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican on December 25, 2022. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO ...

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, presided at the Mass on the fourth day of the Novendiales, the Church’s nine days of ...

Pope Francis, known for his approachable and empathetic speaking style, crafted a distinct legacy through his memorable ...

Pope Francis, known for his compassion and wit, left behind memorable quotes. From his initial greeting, "Brothers and ...

[Against Heresies III, 3, 3] In 325 A.D., Eusebius of Caesarea, writes The History of the Church and quotes St. Irenaeus’ list (V, 6). Eusebius also cites 1 Peter 5:13 as proof that St. Peter ...

Photographers flew in from as far away as Brazil and Doha to join Reuters' visuals team in Rome. Some had covered the funeral ...

“Brothers and sisters, good evening!” — Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica after his election as pontiff on March 13, 2013. “When the votes reached ...

Robbyn Scribner, cofounder and director of Outreach for Tech Moms said she recalls the moment Francis was instated as pope.