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

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

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square. Various world ...

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

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

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

Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his ...

Gaza’s Christians mourn Pope Francis as a defender of peace and a source of strength during the horror of war.

As news of the pope’s death traveled across the globe, observers fondly remembered a man who bought his own eyeglasses, got ...

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

A couple who spent part of Holy Week in Rome heard about the pope's passing when they arrived back home Monday morning.

The Vatican has announced Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time. It will be led by the dean ...