For centuries, the role has gone to a member of the College of Cardinals – and almost always to an Italian. Might we soon ...

As the sun rose over the stone of St. Peter’s Basilica on Easter Monday, bells echoed through the square. Groups of visitors ...

Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of many places around the world continuing to honor and mourn the life of Pope Francis.

The idea of an American pope has long been taboo, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States.

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

ST. LOUIS — Following the passing of Pope Francis, some students at an all-girls Catholic high school in St. Louis remember a special connection with the 266th Pope. Rosati-Kain's advanced chorus met ...

Faithful gather in front of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the Vatican. The country with the most cardinals is Italy, which has 51, including 17 ...

DAYTON — A University of Dayton student studying abroad in Europe, and currently visiting Rome, said his trip has taken a ...

The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff ...

Three people were arrested after they allegedly smuggled contraband into the Oklahoma County Detention Center using the mail system.