He was a source of inspiration for many artists, even those who have nothing to do with religion, because he was a ...

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

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.

From the commentary, "During the 12 years he served as the head of the Catholic Church, he constantly advocated for the ...

Since the moment of his election in 2013, Pope Francis captivated the world not only with his simple style and familiar ...

Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter’s Square before sunrise to wait ...

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

A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ...

An outspoken advocate for migrants, the pontiff welcomed Matteo Garrone and the cast members of his Oscar-nominated film Io Capitano, about two teenager who quit their home in Senegal and set off on a ...

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

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