Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events — including international gatherings, the COVID-19 crisis, and the Synod on Synodality — that saw him delivering prayers ...

The German Catholic bishops have published a handout that offers guidance to pastors on blessings for couples ... a journey of faith,” he said last year.

Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect the impact of individual prayers ...

On a chilly, cloudy morning in Rockland County, Rev. Steven Neier led a joyful yet solemn Easter Monday Mass at St. Paul's ...

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) following the death of Pope Francis has urged the church in Ghana to pray and ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88 after Easter Sunday, prompting global mourning and the start of ...

His messages on abortion and LGBTQ+ rights made him beloved early on in heavily-Catholic New Orleans. But he had more ...

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

A man of prayer and intellect with a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother, Pope Francis entrusted the faithful to the mercy ...

Shershanovich, called an audible and held Mass in honor of Francis, who died Monday a little more than 12 years into his service as head of the Roman Catholic Church ... to meet Francis at a gathering ...

Pope Francis makes a public appearance in this undated photo from his 12-year papacy. The pope died early Monday morning, April 21, 2025, according to the Vatican.