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 leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

An extensive restoration has been completed at the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in downtown Bend, which is ...

he chose to rename himself as Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval saint who founded the Franciscans, one of the largest orders in the Catholic Church. St. Francis’ tomb is situated ...

the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century saint known for his poverty, humility, and peace advocacy. This choice was unique, as no other pontiff ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of the ...

“St. Francis is a beloved figure known for his humility, love for the poor and patronage of the environment,” Morgan said.

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, the ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern ...

One thing is certain, however: There will not be another pope like Francis. Whatever one’s opinion of him, he changed the ...

Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Bend church are both named for St. Francis, and share many things in common, ...

From papal bobbleheads and cheese sculptures to pterodactyl maps, Philly was lit for Pope Francis' 2015 visit.