Catholic Diocese of Austin bishop appointment delayed after Pope Francis’ death.

Those mourning Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, include a bishop in western Pennsylvania who the pontiff ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...

Before his death, Francis made further appointments demonstrating his commitment to integrating women into Church governance.

The Bishop of Harrisburg, the Most Reverent Timothy C. Senior, issued a statement this morning on the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. Senior met Pope Francis when he visited ...

Pope Francis' passing may delay the appointment of a new bishop for the Diocese of Austin as Catholics pray for guidance during the transition.

In the Philippines, through a visit, episcopal appointments, and devotional actions among others, the pontiff set the tone ...

The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for ...

One of the most long-lasting impacts of Pope Francis' pontificate may be his appointment of more women than ever before to ...

Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88.

VATICAN CITY - Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88 ...