The Vatican says leaked documents that seemingly undermined Pope Francis’ stated reason for restricting the old Latin Mass ...

When Pope Francis became pontiff: A timeline of his religious journey and career. Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to Mario Jose ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, and the College of Cardinals will convene to elect a new pope.

Pope Francis defied doctors to serve until the very end, aide says 01:40. Pope Francis, celebrated by many for his messages of inclusion and compassion, died on Monday at the age of 88, just one ...

U.S. presidents mourned the death of Pope Francis, who served as the leader of the Catholic Church for 12 years, on Monday following the Vatican’s announcement of the pope’s passing. "Rest in ...

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21 at 7:35 a.m. local time (1:35 a.m. ET), Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced to Vatican News. Contributing: Greta Cross, Eric Lagatta. Featured Weekly Ad.

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says. Here's a look at some of his most memorable quotes. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app ...

Pope Francis makes a short and unannounced visit to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before the Easter vigil on Saturday evening and greet some of the faithful present. April 20.

POPE FRANCIS DEAD AT 88, VATICAN SAYS. In addition to the different burial location, the new papal funeral rites have amended the way the pope will be viewed by the public following his death.

Pope Francis died on April 21. Here's what to know, where he was born and how he died. Plus, how Pope Benedict's resignation spurred his election.

As the world mourns Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88 of a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Catholic Church is fulfilling a series of centuries-old rites – and preparing for the selection ...

Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 4 a.m. ET. Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years, died on Monday morning at the age of 88. Francis' life and time ...