No matter what direction the church decides to take after Pope Francis, his legacy will stand the test of time.

he chose to rename himself as Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval saint who founded the Franciscans, one of the largest orders in the Catholic Church. St. Francis’ tomb is situated ...

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

Without an experience of the resurrection in their lives, the signs worked by St. Francis of Assisi and others couldn't have ...

Pope Francis of Argentina after attending Easter mass and engaging worshipers from the 'Popemobile' Sunday, passed on Monday ...

The first to adopt the name of Francis of Assisi. And, one must imagine ... In a career studded with moments I didn’t expect, there I was on St. Peter’s Square, March 13, 2013, watching ...

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, made a lasting impression on these Arizonans who met him, knew him or ...

A local church celebrated Good Friday with a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Members of St. Francis of Assisi ...

the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century saint known for his poverty, humility, and peace advocacy. This choice was unique, as no other pontiff ...

Francis' "no" to women's ordination is not just the exclusion of women from a Church role. It is an insupportable and blatant ...

The simple wooden casket was transported in a popemobile-style pickup truck and greeted to applause and cheers of ‘goodbye, Pope Francis,’ and ‘good journey, Francis,’ from a small crowd gathered just ...