Pilgrims and the faithful are learning of Pope Francis’ death at St. Peter’s Square following a statement from the Vatican that the pontiff passed away at the age of 88. NBC News’ Claudio ...

During his decade-long papacy, Francis broke new ground in many ways, including a 2015 virtual town hall with Americans that showcased his dedication to connecting directly with the faithful.

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TORONTO - Church bells rang as mourners gathered at a Toronto basilica to pray for the late Pope Francis. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, is presiding over a mass at St. Michael’s ...

VATICAN CITY — A hush reigned over the normally boisterous St. Peter’s Square on Monday as the faithful and the curious alike gathered at the seat of Catholicism to mark the death of Pope Francis.

Peter’s Basilica early Wednesday to lie in state for the Catholic faithful to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent ...

The High Desert faithful are mourning death of 88-year-old Pope Francis who died at his home in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. “Pope Francis was a man of faith — a true saint that led with ...

Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away today at 88 years old. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports more. MSNBC Vatican Analyst Deborah Lubov and Vatican ...

The Christian faithful as well those of other faiths are paying tribute to the pontiff whose popularity was based in unprecedented humility, openness, and passion for social justice. It isn't ...

On Saturday August 22, 1987, 75,000 metalheads undertook a pilgrimage to Donington Park for the eighth staging of the annual ...