The death of Pope Francis, after a very public diminishment, closes a signal chapter in Catholic history with absolutely no ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

His death ends a historic chapter for the Catholic Church. The first Latin American pope, he opened the doors of his faith to ...

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition ... 1298 When Confirmation is celebrated separately from Baptism, as is the case in the Roman Rite, the Liturgy of ...

They celebrated his teachings and a legacy that will help guide the future of the Roman Catholic Church ... He gave me my Confirmation,” said Ms Dolores, 82, and a retired nurse.

Pope Francis has died, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the ...

Pope Francis died Monday morning in the Vatican City, less than a day after greeting a huge Easter Sunday gathering of ...

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with ...