The idea of an American pope has long been taboo, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States.

Pope Francis' body will be laid to rest at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Saturday.

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and a transformative figure in modern Catholicism, has died at age 88 ...

Pope Francis died content and grateful after a busy day tending to his beloved flock, the Vatican said Tuesday in an account ...

The latest twist in Ukraine talks features on many front pages as well as the IMF's verdict on Trump's tariffs ...

The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the Vatican. The country with the most cardinals is Italy, which has 51, including 17 ...

The funeral for Francis, the first first Latin American pontiff, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter's Square in The ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff ...

Three people were arrested after they allegedly smuggled contraband into the Oklahoma County Detention Center using the mail system.

While Francis kept open the possibility, and even had a resignation letter prepared, he said more recently that he believed ...

Pope Francis' body will be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ...