Shock and sadness around the world as Pope Francis dies on Easter - people gather to pray and light candles in his memory.

In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have ...

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It was a meeting of East and West on Sunday as people around the world celebrated Easter on the same day, an overlap that ...

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday quickly began pouring into social media from around the world. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, he became the world's 266th pope, ...

World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis, ...

Pope Francis’ passing has left an impact on millions of people around the world. Thousands of people gathered at churches to ...