The Vatican has released poignant details about Pope Francis' last moments — and some of his last words — before his death.

Today, we join people around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, and we reflect on the enduring impact he had on our lives, on Seattle University, and on the global community.

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

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags to be flown at half mast until sunset on the day ...

On the morning of Monday, April 21, Pope Francis, “the first Pope from the Americas,” passed away. In his writings, public addresses and good works, he ...

Prince William will travel to Vatican City over the weekend to represent the British royal family at the funeral of Pope Francis.

In East Timor, where Francis’ final outdoor Mass drew nearly half of the population last September, President Jose Ramos-Horta praised Francis’ courage. “Pope Francis was a brave man who was not ...

Millions of Catholics and global leaders are mourning the death of Pope Francis at age 88. Though controversial, he is ...

Catholics in Taiwan have been gathering to mourn the death of Pope Francis. Taiwan's government says it will send a ...

Among the final words of the Pope was a thank you to the nurse who had helped him through his recent illness and allowed him ...

The Prince of Wales will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Kensington Palace announced overnight. Prince William has never met the late pontiff but his attendance on behalf of King ...

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