The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in ...

Pope Francis ’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

A major milestone for the Brick Chapel – a landmark of faith that symbolizes Maryland’s status as a birthplace of religious ...

After the death of the pope, the director of the Vatican’s health services — currently Dr. Andrea Arcangeli — examines the ...

This Friday is Jumaa’ al Hazeeneh (Arabic for Good Friday), and to Palestinian Christians this phrase is pregnant with ...

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern ...

The pope ministered with a charming, humble style. He had blessed thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday.

April 21 is a date rich with historical significance, marked by events that have shaped cultures, nations, and the course of ...

In time for Easter, here's a look at some of the incredible artistic tributes to the Christian narrative that can be found ...

The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral and merciful Church outward to a ...