Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the ...

Pope Francis' death has set in motion the centuries-old process of finding a new leader for the Catholic Church.

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

When we think of Rome and the Pope, we don't necessarily think of a Greek Pope. However, many Popes in the past had been of ...

When is Pope Francis' funeral? The Holy See confirmed the Holy Funeral Mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10 a.m ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...

Some Georgia Catholics are voicing their opinions on the tone they’d like the next pope to set. While some are in favor of continuing Pope Francis’ mission, others want to see some changes.