In his final Easter message, Pope Francis said, “There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others," according to ABC ...

On Christmas, let's remember Pope Francis's enduring message, "A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just, ...

Tens of thousands of individuals did not need to cry on Saturday, April 21, when they heard the words, “todos, todos, todos” spoken earlier by Jorge Mario Bergoglio. But when people think about the ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome on Saturday with a moving, multi-lingual ceremony that reflected his humble approach to the papacy and the global adoration he enjoyed as the “People’s Pope.” ...

Spanish writer Javier Cercas, who wrote a best-selling account of his 2023 trip to Mongolia with pope Francis, says the late pope considered clericalism as a 'cancer ...

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Lynchburg fire officials have confirmed an arson suspect was arrested after a house was intentionally set on fire Thursday night. Henry County man charged with gun possession after fatally shooting ...

As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis and reflects on his legacy, both Catholics and non-Catholics are sharing their admiration of his advocacy for immigrant rights, peace and environmental ...

Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Michelle Yeoh are among the stars to have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff's passing, attributed to a cerebral ...

Pope Francis warned against the destruction of clericalism in his Jan. 10 homily, stressing that humility was power behind Christ's authority. "He was at the service of the people. He had an attitude ...

FOUR REPORTER FELICITY TAYLOR. SOME PITTSBURGHERS, LIKE BISHOP DAVID ZUBIK, WOKE UP EARLY TO WATCH POPE FRANCIS’S FUNERAL. OTHERS, LIKE HAYLEY AND TONY GRIESS, ACTUALLY ATTENDED THE FUNERAL MASS IN ...

Pope Francis' final Easter message stressed the importance of religious freedom, freedom of thought and expression, and respect for differing viewpoints. The author contrasts the Pope's message with ...