Catholic Church

What American Catholics thought about Pope Francis
Pope Francis, beloved reformer, dies at 88, leaving legacy of social justice.


WATCH: I met Pope Francis on a flight. This was our unforgettable exchange
ABC's Terry Moran's memorable encounter with Pope Francis on a flight


Brazil orders seven days of mourning to honour Pope Francis
Brazil mourns Pope Francis with 7-day tribute, Lula announces

Pope Francis gripped his hands and asked a Franciscan a favor
Pope Francis' humble request: Pray for me, says teacher Wil Tyrrell


One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance
VP Vance's poignant Vatican visit with ailing Pope Francis before his passing.

Photos Argentina pope died
Pope Francis, beloved first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Argentina, birthplace of deceased pope, to mourn for seven days
Argentina mourns Pope Francis, born in Buenos Aires, for seven days.

Honoring Pope Francis: Four images from the pontiff’s teachings that should define his legacy
Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving impactful legacy and teachings


Pope Francis dead at 88: JD Vance, Whoopi Goldberg and more react
World mourns Pope Francis, first Latin American pope, dead at 88.


People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis dies at 88; world mourns his humble legacy


German Catholic canon law expert predicts 'difficult' conclave
Expert predicts complex conclave after Pope Francis's death.

Pope aimed to 'bring joy and hope to poorest,' France's Macron says
World mourns Pope Francis: Tributes pour in after Vatican pontiff's death at 88

What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope
Pope Francis passes at 88, papal conclave to elect new Catholic leader begins


Pope Francis' funeral will be simplified version of past papal funerals, per his change of papal funeral rites
Pope Francis dies at 88, revises papal funeral rites for simpler ceremonies.


The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's death
Pope's death delays Carlo Acutis' canonization, first millennial saint ceremony postponed.

5 things to know for April 21: Pope Francis, Pete Hegseth, Israel, Abrego Garcia, Harvard
Pope Francis dies at 88, remembered for modernizing the Church.


Where will the next pope come from? Analysts say it could be Africa’s time
Pope Francis dies at 88; African Cardinals seen as potential successors


German cardinal pays tribute to pope as 'tireless advocate for weak'
Cologne mourns Pope Francis, hailed by Cardinal Woelki for social justice advocacy.

What happens next after Francis’ death? How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
Pope Francis' death prompts Vatican mourning and new papal election process.


How is a new pope chosen? What we know about the ancient, secret process
Papal succession ritual begins after Pope Francis' death at 88, cardinals set for conclave.