In the wake of Pope Francis' death, many names have been thrown out for his potential successor — but experts believe that ...

The pope has moral authority over 1.4 billion Catholics. But experts say he may not change their minds on political issues.

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect ...

Pope Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to ...

Here are some of the top candidates to succeed Pope Francis – and insightful clues from history that could show how papal ...

It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.

Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...

With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on whether an American could be elected pope.

President Donald Trump is heading to Rome on Friday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The trip provides an ...

Leaders and prominent figures from across the world will be in attendance when Pope Francis is buried in a service on April ...