To the world, he was Pope Francis, leader of 1.4 billion Catholics.To parishioners at the Holy Family Church in Gaza, the late p o ntiff was a "shield" who fought to provide succor to their tiny ...

Pope Leo XIV heads off on holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as Catholic leader rebuilding unity and ...

The furnishings and minutiae of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate are being rolled out in the days following his election. These small details offer a glimpse into the tastes, preferences, and even ...

With the passing of Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, attention now turns to the selection of his successor.. The ...

As we look back and honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, a family from El Mirage is opening up about their meeting with Pope Francis nearly a ...

The covers of both the zinc coffin and the wooden one bear a cross and the papal coat of arms.Francis’ coat of arms, which he kept from when he was bishop, features a shield and the monogram of ...

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates each day's decision. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ ...

When does a papal conclave take place? A papal conclave typically takes place 15 to 20 days after a pope's death. In the event of a pope's abdication, which is historically rare for the church but ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures the public's curiosity.

ROME — The body of Pope Francis was moved this morning to lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica. A choir sang and cardinals chanted in Latin as the body was carried in a red velvet-lined open ...

T o the world, he was Pope Francis, leader of the planet's 1.4 billion Catholics.To parishioners at the Holy Family Church in Gaza, the late p o ntiff was a "shield" who fought to provide succor ...