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Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican ...
For Iraqi Christians, Pope Francis' visit was a rare moment of hope
The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after ...
Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, ...
'A true father to us' - Filipinos mourn Pope Francis
Filipinos knelt before a framed photo of Pope Francis surrounded by flowers and candles inside the Manila Cathedral on ...
When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts
The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.
Outpouring of Grief Over Pope Francis' Death in Largest Muslim-Majority Country Indonesia
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Pope Francis's death has elicited an outpouring of grief in Indonesia, with tributes in the world's ...
What will Pope Francis’s legacy be? It depends on what comes next.
A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...
Pope Francis will be remembered for reaching out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community; AP explains
Pope Francis changed church policy on death penalty, nuclear weapons, advocated for migrants and sent a message of welcome to ...