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

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

Before mourners in their thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square to grieve, before leaders from around the world arrive to pay ...

"The View" co-host Joy Behar worried on Tuesday that Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, might be replaced as head of ...

The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a ...

On Saturday, dignitaries from around the world will gather at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects to the pontiff, who ...

Catholics from around the world are flocking to Rome to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, rumors spread online about a supposed Catholic tradition in which the ...

MAINE, USA — Pope Francis, the 266th Roman Catholic Church pope, died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. The ...

Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, was the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff. He was also the first to ...

The death of Pope Francis on Monday ends a particularly progressive papal reign. The Vatican will be livestreaming the papal ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...