Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, the governing body for Catholic churches in this part of Georgia, will host a special mass for Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 22nd.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse released ... the statement with tears stinging his eyes as he joined the Catholic Church worldwide, mourning the death of the 266th successor of St. Peter.

By definition, a Requiem Mass is a significant and solemn liturgical tradition within the Roman Catholic Church, specifically designed to honor and pray for the souls of the deceased. All Requiem ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese ... the Vatican and throughout the church,” the memorandum states, adding that during that time, “Parishes should offer a special Mass for the deceased pope.” ...

The leader of the Roman Catholic ... breaking church boundaries and as a champion for the poor and the oppressed around the world. Friday’s mass was like a traditional Sunday Catholic mass ...