BOARDMAN — Francis E. Olenick, 79, passed away peacefully, early Saturday morning, Jan. 20, 2024. He was born Dec. 9, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of John a ...

Five Italians have been chosen by Pope Francis to become cardinals at the Dec. 7 consistory, four of whom are under 80 years old and therefore have voting rights to elect a new pope at the next ...

VATICAN CITY — For a second Sunday, an ailing Pope Francis skipped his popular window appearance to the public in St. Peter’s Square, but in televised remarks said he’s doing better even ...

Francis “Mac” E. McGinley, 94, of Allentown, passed away peacefully December 24, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Grace M.

Francis' address from the loggia marked his main appearance for Christmas Day, though he is expected to deliver a blessing on Tuesday, the feast of St. Stephen, which is also a holiday in Italy.

Among the new crop of cardinals created by Pope Francis on Dec. 7, Cardinal Mykola Bychok stands out. At 44, he is the youngest cardinal in the world.

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica to mark the start of the Catholic Jubilee Year, at the Vatican, Dec. 24, 2024. (Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Photo via AP) more > ...

LONGVIEW — Francis E. “Susie” Blakeley passed away on December 16, 2023, at the age of 67. She was born on July 9, 1956, to the late Robert CD “Buddy” Nuckolls and Peggy Nuckolls. She ...