The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

The Italian Resistance offered an entire generation the chance to make radical choices, to decide not only on their deeds but ...

Who was Carlo Acutis? St. Catherine's Church in Mountain Lakes will host a show designed by the Italian teen, who will be the first millennial saint.

The second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for ...

VATICAN CITY ( WGN) — Catholics in Italy are now able to pay their respects to Pope Francis, as a public viewing began Wednesday before his funeral this weekend.

Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter’s Square before sunrise to wait ...

Devotees of first millennial saint are awestruck and grateful to find themselves on a very different sort of pilgrimage as ...

The pope's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome starting April 23 and mourners can pay respects ahead of his funeral on April 26.

Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, ...

Despite growing opposition, Pope Francis persisted in seeking a human unity that transcended deeply rooted special interests ...

Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Now the Vatican is making arrangements for his papal funeral. Here's what ...

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday:Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario ...