Hours after the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis died at 88, the Diocese of St. Augustine released the following statement ...

A convalescing Pope Francis was greeted by cheers as he appeared on the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica as a stand-in ...

Lord Jesus, you have called Pope Francis to yourself. Thank you for the gift of his papacy. When he was with us, he tirelessly showed the Church your constant mercy toward sinners. Grant him now your ...

Archbishop Bernard Hebda will conduct a noon mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul at noon, and asked the faithful to pray for ...

Born Dec. 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the eldest of five children of Italian immigrants.

Easter Monday—at 88. The Vatican confirmed his death, which followed recent hospitalizations due to a respiratory infection.

Fr. Tito Caluag, the executive director of Caritas Philippines, requested Filipinos to pray for the soul of Pope Francis, as ...

Pope Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica were a simple greeting: “Brothers and sisters, good evening!” ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Tapping into the spirit and spirituality of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis made care ...

The nuns are unsure how many women they have helped at St. Euphrasia's Safe Home, but a senior worker there said at least 25 ...

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comforter of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; look with ...

Photo shows An elderly white man in a white gown and skull cap smiles as he waves in the direction of the camera.