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

"The Holy Father was a man of humility and simplicity, and he called us bishops to do the same thing. He called us to have the smell of the sheep, that we had to be around the people," Perez said.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia held Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul following the death of Pope ...

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...

From papal bobbleheads and cheese sculptures to pterodactyl maps, Philly was lit for Pope Francis' 2015 visit.

The Pope's 2015 visit to Philly was part of a six-day trip to the U.S. A day before his death on Monday, Pope Francis blessed ...

In the wake of Pope Francis’ death, Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez called on followers to remain hopeful. “The Lord ...

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. Here’s a look back at his historic Philly visit as part of the World Meeting of Families.

As Catholics throughout the region mourn the loss of Pope Francis, there will be a special Mass at 12:05 p.m. at the ...

The church officially recognizes St. Peter, the first pope, as the longest-serving, with at least 34 years. However, many ...