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The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning, the Holy See ...
Scholars of Catholic-Jewish relations remember the pontiff's warmth humility; late Church leader made important strides in ...
Hundreds of faithful filled the pews of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday for a solemn Mass in honor of Pope ...
A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, ...
While alive, Pope Francis chose a life of piety and frugality. The Pope did not draw salary from his work as the head of the ...
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the current Secretary of State of the Holy See, is one of the most important figures in the Vatican ...
Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...