While Francis kept open the possibility, and even had a resignation letter prepared, he said more recently that he believed ...

In 2005, Benedict XVI was installed in Rome as the 265th Roman Catholic pope. In 2013, a building that housed clothing ...

greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he arrives at St. Peter's Basilica during a celebration for grandparents and the elderly on September 28, 2014 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Franco ...

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place. And now the remarkably ordinary footwear has ...

Bergoglio has been elected Pope on March 13, 2013, to replace the frail Benedict XVI as leader of the world's 1.2 billon Catholics. AFP PHOTO / NA - DAMIAN DOPACIO (Photo credit should read DAMIAN ...

A Mass was set for 7 p.m. April 21 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, which will be led by Archbishop Edward J.

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected to lead the Catholic Church following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. He chose the name Pope Francis. Bergoglio was known for taking the ...

(Massimo Sambucetti/AP) Cardinal Bergoglio participated in the conclave that elected Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to be Pope Benedict XVI. Bergoglio ... to take these photos with him, he said ...

How do you process the death of a world figure like Pope Francis? With prayers, rituals and, apparently, movies.

The death of Pope Francis, 88, after a long illness prompted an outpouring of condolences from church and civic leaders ...

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.