Despite the outcry of traditionalists who fomented for a smaller but “purer” church, Pope Francis was willing to “ make a ...

There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.

Russia, Israel and China each had unique and often complex relationships with the Vatican and the late Pope Francis. As the ...

More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...

After so many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open ...