Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus - also known as the Jesuits. Here are some essential facts about the Jesuits.

Thousands of mourners are still filing through St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis.

White Crucifixion” marked the start of a series of paintings in which he envisioned Christ as an emblem of Jewish persecution ...

Other popes have also seen their leadership and public positions on key global issues have political ramifications. Pope John Paul II was known for his work opposing authoritarianism, and he played a ...

The head of the church prayed for the Twins’ struggling offense each and every day, through all the heartache and pain.

Good morning, Chicago. State health officials confirmed the first measles case of the year yesterday, as outbreaks from the once-eliminated illness rage across several states.

The Vatican said Pope Francis fell into a coma on the morning of his death. How long was Pope Francis the pope? Pope Francis ...

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected ...

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As Pope Francis' life was celebrated Wednesday at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago Catholics and others have strong opinions on ...

Pope Francis' beloved soccer club in his native Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo, celebrated a Mass late Wednesday dedicated to its ...

Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the ...