The public mourning period presents a major security challenge: how to accommodate all the people who want to see the pope - ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that aims to alter how colleges and universities are accredited ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

Huge crowds were expected at St Peter's Basilica on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public ...

As faithful mourn Pope Francis, Vatican police carry unique anti-drone gun VATICAN CITY – Security is tight in Vatican City ...

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Between now and then, there is space for reflection as tens of thousands of people make their way to the basilica in hope of ...

The media’s praise of Pope Francis aims to place a last coat of “democratic” and “modern” varnish on the Catholic Church as ...

Pope Francis, I believe, tried to offer that same warmth. He never completely dismissed tradition, but he leaned toward ...

Top contenders include Ghana's Cardinal Turkson and Congo's Cardinal Ambongo, although insiders say none is a clear ...

Francis’ death and funeral will usher in a carefully orchestrated period of transition in the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic ...

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