The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” ...

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister has committed "unwavering support" for Cardinal Louis Sako (pictured) to succeed the late Pope Francis as head of the Catholic Church. Describing him as the only ...

Francis was very straightforward and answered straight questions with straight answers, he didn’t brush over things.’ ...

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for ...

Father Romanelli recalled how, over the past 19 months, the Holy Father has maintained constant contact with Gaza.

This Saturday, the world will turn its attention to Vatican City to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis — the first ...

Francis had a busy day before he passed, taking to the streets on Easter in the popemobile to greet the 50,000 worshippers ...

Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday in St Peter's Square, the Vatican has confirmed, with hundreds of ...

Since news broke on Monday that Pope Francis had died just hours after celebrating Easter Sunday, millions of people seem to ...

With the Pope's death, a nine day mourning period known as the novendiales has been initiated. The election for a new pope ...

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, the process to elect a new pope will soon begin -- sparking speculation that an American ...