VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white ...

Rounds said it was great to see the influence Pope Francis had on people around the world as seen by the scale of this event.

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

As world leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, many Catholics are wondering if the church could soon elect its first black pope. With Africa home to one in five Catholics, the ...

The Catholic Encyclopedia describes the situation ... After the schism between the churches in Rome and Constantinople in 1054, many particular churches remained separated from Rome.

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis at his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica.

Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican said Pope ...

The Catholic Church and the world are mourning the death ... “You want to allow time for cardinals to gather in Rome,” Reid said. “There will be a series of what are known as congregations ...

Live from St Peter's Square in Rome: Pope Francis’ funeral ... Pope Francis’ funeral and UK’s most senior Catholic on the future of the church ...

Rome — He was a populist leader, often referred to as the "People's Pope." As pontiff, Francis, who died Monday at age 88, sought to bring the Church closer to the people, stating early in his ...

Thousands of people in the streets of Rome A crowd has gathered in the ... mark the beginning of nine days of mourning for the Catholic Church. Security measures are stringent, with more than ...