There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.

RUTH SHERLOCK, BYLINE: Pope Francis' simple wooden casket, as he'd requested, rested before the altar at the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica, the humble center of a grand spectacle. SHERLOCK: Around ...

Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came ...

Pope Francis leaves behind a broken world, a beautiful legacy, and an unprecedented number of young new Catholics.

World dignitaries and Catholic faithful have attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. Despite the presence of ...

Mourners will bid a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday during his funeral Mass, which is expected to draw ...

Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.

From some of the world’s most powerful leaders to those on society’s margins whom Pope Francis always made a point to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — From some of the world’s most powerful leaders to those on society’s margins whom Pope Francis always ...

World leaders and Catholic faithful are bidding farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for the ...

World leaders and Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people ...