The Catholic Church, under Francis' leadership ... "It was really quite beautiful." Francis had spoken from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. "Thick darkness has gathered over our squares, our ...

WASHINGTON — It’s rare to have a Pope visit your city, let alone visit your church. Nearly a decade after Pope Francis stopped in at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in DuPont Circle, the memories ...

In this video, we look back at the remarkable 12-year papacy of Pope Francis, his groundbreaking reforms, his efforts to heal the Church, and his emotional final message: “There can be no peace ...

SAN ANTONIO — Father Jimmy Drennan, pastor of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church says Pope Francis’ love of people has reshaped his priesthood. “Touching my heart and inspiring me to be the ...

During his 12 years of service as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis often became a subject of criticism and controversy Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88 after a ...

“I see the church as a field hospital after battle.” A nod to St. Francis of Assisi Francis ... during a period he called a time of “great interior crisis.” Out of favor with the more ...

He also remembered St. Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuits. Pope Francis has since emphasized spiritual renewal, and concern for the poor, and condemned forces that deflect the church from ...

Father Matthew Baum, from St ... church is working quickly to decorate and figure out how to take the next steps. "I woke up this morning, checked the news and we saw the news about Pope Francis ...

Father Donald MacGillivray, chaplain at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish ... he was going to do and be as the leader of the church." MacGillivray, who plans to mark Pope Francis's ...

"At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church," Cardinal Kevin Farrell ...

He became archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and elevated to cardinal in 2001 by St. John Paul II. He was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, on the fifth ballot.