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What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
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GR Diocese group leave for Rome pilgrimage
As Catholics worldwide await the conclave’s choice of Pope Francis’s successor, Diocese of Grand Rapids Bishop David ...
Former President Joe Biden, Jill Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome
Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be among those attending the April 26 funeral for Pope Francis in ...
Leaders of Irish church and state travel to Rome for Pope's funeral
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland and Irish President Michael D Higgins are among those travelling to Rome on Friday ...
Popes who have served the Catholic Church for the past 100 years: Champions of truth, faith and love
Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...
Looking back at Pope Francis' legacy and impact on the Catholic Church
A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the ...
Flight Searches For Papal Conclave Surge Over 345%—Here’s What Tourists Can Expect In Rome
On Friday, the day before the pope’s funeral, flight searches on Expedia for Rome for the dates of May 5-14 were up more than ...
Rome's top tourist attraction, Sistine Chapel, closes to the public as Vatican prepares for new Pope
Tourists to Vatican are being shut out of the Sistine Chapel for the foreseeable future after the death of Pope Francis, ...