The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

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Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for ...

This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...

In the weeks that follow the passing of a pontiff, the city of Rome, and the Vatican in particular, comes alive with ...

When we think of Rome and the Pope, we don't necessarily think of a Greek Pope. However, many Popes in the past had been of ...

As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay will be particularly special for one man traveling to Burlington to run. "It was a ...

Inter Milan s match againstRomahas been postponed due to a clash with Pope Francis funeral which the Vatican announced will ...