He will go down in history as the 'pope for the marginalized,' a Catholic leader in Naples, said of Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis preached tolerance for others, sometimes to the point of breaking with church orthodoxy and surprising his own followers.

Centerville priest recalls inspiration he found during high school in Pope Francis. Harwich Catholics recall his love of all ...

Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, and Massachusetts residents met this death with mixed emotions.

The current head of the Archdiocese of Boston, Archbishop Richard Henning, is also not currently able to vote at the conclave because he is not a cardinal. Henning is the current Archbishop of Boston.

During the code board's April 17 meeting, town staff also noted that the owners secured the building's eastern balconies.

Perhaps Pope Francis’ most defining legacy will be his emphasis on God’s mercy, said Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, bishop of the Fall River Diocese.

As news of the death of Pope Francis spread across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River Monday morning, Catholics headed to Mass and reflected on his legacy.

His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.

WORCESTER ― Worcester Bishop Robert J. McManus called Pope Francis a pastor of the people who had a "will of steel" and wanted, with God's grace, to get through Lent despite his ill health.

“Pope Francis’ ministry was a living witness to the Gospel message. By putting Christ at the center of his life, he was able to demonstrate his great love for the poor, was able to use his voice to ...

Following Pope Francis' death, a conclave will commence. Does Louisiana have a Cardinal voting for the new Pope?