The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died Monday at 88 at his papal residence. The pope's last public appearance was at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, less than 24 hours before his death. Now ...

The Catholic Church has begun its first Conclave in over 10 years. The former pontiff had been elected in 2013, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI, who became the first pope in 600 years to willingly step ...

NEW YORK CITY — Voters will have several important decisions to make when polls open for early voting this Saturday, with candidates for mayor, city council, and several local offices on the ballot.