Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...

The IOM said more than 3,770 were reported to have died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea in 2015 - most crossing from ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

The clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions come into focus as the president travels to ...

The Trump administration declared last week that “harassment of Jewish students is intolerable” as it suspended $2.2 billion ...

Pope Francis surprised us with his authenticity and courage. For me—and countless others—he represented hope in a world often ...

Hundreds of thousands are expected to gather for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff died from a ...

Vatican City: The Vatican was making final preparations Friday for Pope Francis’s funeral as the last of the huge crowds of ...

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome whose papacy emphasized mercy, social justice, and inclusivity, has died at the age of 88 following a lengthy battle with pneumonia. His passing, in the early ...