The Vatican revealed new details about Pope Francis' final hours, including his last words, as Cardinals announced funeral plans for the Pontiff.

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

This Saturday, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — the first ...

After scooping up eight Academy Award nominations (and winning Best Adapted Screenplay), papal drama Conclave is back on ...

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands ...

Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square, the Vatican has confirmed, with hundreds of ...

In changes made by Pope Francis last year, his body was not placed in three wooden coffins, as it had been for previous popes.

Francis had a busy day before he passed, taking to the streets on Easter in the popemobile to greet the 50,000 worshippers ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, cardinals will convene in Vatican City to elect a successor. Here are a few ...

While Francis kept open the possibility, and even had a resignation letter prepared, he said more recently that he believed ...