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Pope Francis April 21

Bishop Barron reacts to death of Pope Francis, praises papacy marked by 'mercy and evangelization'

Bishop Robert Barron, a popular Catholic commentator and author, reacted to the death of Pope Francis on Monday with praise for his papacy.

Media April 21

EXCLUSIVE: Carlo Acutis’ mother on his canonization and how the first millennial saint changed her life

Antonia Salzano, mother of soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis, spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about her son's upcoming canonization as the first millennial saint and its effect on today's culture.

VIDEO April 21

Cardinal Dolan remembers Pope Francis' 'personal' gestures

Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan joins 'Fox & Friends' to reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis. 

Pope Francis April 21

Theologian on 'Conclave' accuracy, expectations for next secretive event after Pope Francis' death

International theologian says "Conclave" film "fairly accurate" to what is expected at a real papal conclave. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2015.

Opinion April 21

Pope Francis was disruptive. Now, the next pope must clean up the 'mess'

As the first pope from the Americas—though of Italian immigrant parentage—Francis' election was historic. His call to "make a mess" in the Church led to debates and polarization.

Pope Francis April 21

Trump, world leaders react to the death of Pope Francis

Reactions from world leaders poured in following the news that Pope Francis had passed away. Vice President JD Vance and others commented on the news

Pope Francis April 21

Pope Francis revealed burial wishes just days after becoming pope in 2013

Pope Francis revealed the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore as his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.

Pope Francis April 21

Vance was one of Pope Francis' last visitors

Vice President JD Vance, who met with the leader of the Catholic Church at the Vatican on Easter Sunday, was one of Pope Francis's last visitors.

Pope Francis April 21

What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope

After a pope dies – or in very rare cases, resigns – the Catholic Church chooses its next leader through an ancient electoral process called the papal conclave. Here's how it works.

Pope Francis April 21

Pope Francis' funeral will be simplified version of past papal funerals, per his change of papal funeral rites

Pope Francis' upcoming funeral will be slightly different than past papal funerals after he chose to revise the rules and end certain traditions that are typically honored during these ceremonies.

Pope Francis April 21

Pope Francis dead at 88, Vatican says

Pope Francis was the 266th pontiff, having taken over from Pope Benedict in 2013. Francis made history as the first pope coming from the Jesuit order and also from Latin America.