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 ...

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold Mass on Monday, April 21, at 12:05 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul following the death of Pope Francis.

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

"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.

As communities across the Delaware Valley mourn the pontiff's death, many also remember the visit Pope Francis made to ...

Joyce Anne Murphy’s heart broke Monday morning after hearing news of Pope Francis’ death. Grieving, she tried to head to work, but found herself walking to Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul ...

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

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

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.

Even though cardinals don't campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope.