During his homily, Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, said individuals and the church must follow in the footsteps ...

Students talk about the only pope they've really known. Others speak of Francis's words on mercy, solidarity and forgiveness.

As Pope Francis' life was celebrated Wednesday at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago Catholics and others have strong opinions on ...

Parishioner salute after signing the condolence register book in honour of the late Pope Francis at the Holy Cross Cathedral Church in Lagos Nigeria, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 ...

The body of Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an ...

Pope Francis's death triggers nine days of official mourning, called the Novendiales, with the funeral and burial typically ...

After the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death, the news reverberated across the Chicago area, Naperville included.

Though Pope Francis never set foot in Chicago, his mourners said he embodied the city’s spirit. He loved the underdog and ...

Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

Members of the Catholic Church's global community of 1.4bn people are remember the late Pope on Easter Monday.

Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for ...