Now that Pope Francis has died, the Catholic world will enter nine days of mourning. Senior Catholic officials across the ...

As people around the world continue to reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, the Buffalo Diocese offered an opportunity for residents to mourn the late ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

A Catholic church in Queens was engulfed in flames less than 24 hours before worshippers were set to gather for Easter Sunday mass. The fire broke out at Saint Edmund Church of the Holy Trinity ...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said her favorite part of Marathon Monday is the display of strength and resilience at the ...

They were what any of us might wear — and, like most of his clothes, they showed a preference for humility and simplicity.

Cardinals are getting ready to vote on who the next pope will be, but some have noticed that they seem to be wearing both ...

Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament - released by the Vatican just now - that he wished to be buried in Rome's ...

The body of the pope must also be displayed at St. Peter’s Basilica for mourning, and a mass will take place on ... Technically, any Roman Catholic male can be elected pope.

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Pope Francis chose not to wear the elaborate clothing ... Traditionalists argued that the Latin Mass was an important -- and beautiful -- part of the Catholic tradition. But Francis believed ...

Three churches off East 10th Street — two historically Black, one historically Mexican — are weighing their options as ...