VATICAN CITY (AP) — Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the ...

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

While the US outlaws bets on the new pope, foreign bookmakers accept wagers. Here's how to place a bet on the new pope.

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

“Pope Francis’ ministry was a living witness to the Gospel message. By putting Christ at the center of his life, he was able ...

Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the last bishops in the world ...

The Rev. Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, listens to a speaker during the March for Life rally on ...

Remembering Pope Francis, the Catholic Church leader who broke with tradition 10:43. Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged ...

The faithful converged on Francis’ other spiritual home, St. John Lateran, to pay their respects and process the passing of their diocesan leader.

As Bishop of Rome, the pope is responsible for administering his diocese. The constraints on his time mean that this is in fact delegated to a Vicar General. The pope, however, takes part in local ...