Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know about his family.

What Is The Pope's Fisherman's Ring? The Fisherman's Ring, also known as the Piscatory Ring, is an iconic symbol of the papacy. Traditionally, it bears an image of a fish—a tribute to St. Peter ...

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site ...

A group of refugees and homeless people, like those Francis advocated for around the world, joined presidents, prime ministers and the church’s cardinals — one of whom will be the next pope ...

Now that Pope Francis has died, what happens next? Here’s a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic Theological Union and ...

The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Holy Week is a time when the pope would be expected to be front and center of events. But as Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, observers are on the lookout for surprise appearances.

The passing of Pope Francis on April 21 at the age of 88 has launched the search for someone to ascend to the position of the head of the Catholic Church. A papal conclave is expected to convene ...

In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with Norah O'Donnell.

From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.

Pope Francis, the Catholic church’s first Latin American pope, has died at 88. He rose from a humble childhood in Argentina to become the leader of the world’s largest and most powerful church.

Here's a look at the well-choreographed transition process and what experts including the Rev. Robin Ryan of the Catholic Theological Union and the Rev. Stan Chu Ilo of DePaul University say.