The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on Monday morning. Here are some of the pope's most memorable ...

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

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On March 13, 2013, Francis succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, who was the first pope to retire in six centuries. Francis became the ...

One day after greeting Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile, Francis died. He had battled a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection for weeks.

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The time has arrived to announce the 2025 Providence Journal Winter All-State teams. No one covers more high school sports than The Providence Journal, which allowed us to see all of Rhode Island’s ...

Vice President JD Vance shared his condolences after Pope Francis passed a day after he met with the head of the Catholic Church in the Vatican.

In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez was injured in collision at first base vs. the Astros and was taken to a ...

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said one person died in the rollover crash that happened after 12:30 p.m.

The Arizona Republic asked readers to submit their level of approval for a variety of local sports figures. Here are the ...