Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said. Francis was last seen Sunday when he gave the ...

From the clerical sexual abuse crisis to financial scandals in the Vatican, Pope Francis oversaw one of the most tumultuous ...

Recap: The senior Catholic candidates who 'could undo Pope Francis's progressive legacy' if elected - as Vatican prepares for ...

He dedicated himself to spreading the Good News with joy, and he will be remembered as a humble servant of God and ... ministering to the homeless, washing the feet of young prisoners — he ...

"Are we going to have someone who goes backward ... and took the historic step of washing the feet of female prisoners in Rome on Holy Thursday in 2024. Those moments, he said, exemplified ...

The King and Prime Minister have led tributes to Pope Francis, who has died aged 88. The Vatican announced that the pontiff, ...

Also, anointing usually happened on peoples' heads. To anoint his feet was a huge step beyond washing someone’s feet, the act of a lowly servant to touch the dirty and smelly feet in those days. The ...

Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter’s Square before sunrise to wait ...

Over the years, Pope Francis has also washed the feet of prisoners, refugees, the homeless and people with disabilities.

Another aspect of the foot-washing that should not be overlooked is John’s emphasis on connection. Jesus chose to be connected to the disciples by cleaning the lowest and dirtiest part of their ...

The Wilson family’s Easter look was all about family coordination, but with a twist. The couple posted a set of family portraits that perfectly captured the spring spirit with pastel hues.