Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

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

Catholic cardinals on Wednesday performed the ritual ceremony to transfer Pope Francis’ body from his home in the Vatican ...

As much of the world retreats from climate activism, the Vatican has a chance to stand out by choosing another vocal ...

People around the world are paying their last respects to Pope Francis. Worshippers at the Basilica of Saint Andrew in ...

In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope ...

Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, ...

A procession is underway to transfer Pope Francis’ coffin from his residence to St Peter’s Basilica, where he will lie in ...

Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II 's love for her corgis is known throughout the world. However, one member of the royal ...

A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is ...

St Peter's Basilica will open at 7am each morning and close at midnight on Wednesday and Thursday to allow as many people as ...