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.

The Rev. Michael Duffy and the Rev. Rev. Michael Bartholomew are among the many who will be in Vatican City for the papal ...

In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, the Keating family, from Chester County, recall the moment that the pontiff visited Philadelphia and kissed their son Michael, who has cerebral palsy.

Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning at the Vatican. Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell was seen sealing the door to ...

On his 18th birthday, Estêvão writes a touching tribute to his mom and dad: “You will always be my two biggest idols.

A change in popes is a complicated process. Here are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin — to help make sense of ...

Hundreds gather at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for prayers for the late pontiff led by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, ...

The name Michael was significant in Sonny Grosso's life. His brother-in-law, Michael Treanor, was a fellow New York police ...

United Methodist Bishop Richard Wilke left a legacy around the world with his Bible teachings, but he made countless personal impacts, too.

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...

The streets of the City of Newburgh became the path of Jesus Christ as he made his way to his crucifixion on Good Friday, ...

CM Omar Abdullah hailed ’ponywallah’, Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who was among 26 persons killed in deadly terror attack in ...