Pope John Paul II laughs during a gathering in St. Peter’s Square with tens of thousands of young people from Rome and the Lazio region, ahead of the 18th World Youth Day celebrations on Palm ...

Pope John Paul II remained in office until his death in 2005. He made more visits to the U.S., but did not make another trip to Chicago after that 1979 visit. Pope Benedict XVI made one visit to ...

In a letter sent to mark Hungary’s national millennial celebration in 2001, John Paul II recounted the story of King St. Stephen, the first king of Hungary and the founder of the Hungarian nation.

Pope Francis' death, nearly 20 years after John Paul II's, marked the end of two distinct yet similar papacies. Fox News' Greg Palkot reflects on covering the two pontiffs.

Raising a gift bouquet above the open top of his limousine, Pope John Paul II greets a crowd estimated at 70,000 at Providence of God Roman Catholic Church at 717 W. 18th St. on Oct. 5, 1979.

In 1987, Pope John Paul II made a historic visit to Los Angeles, drawing massive crowds and creating lasting memories for those who witnessed the event. Posted . and last updated.

Relive Pope John Paul II’s 1987 visit to Miami. Storms, a blessing under the rain at Tamiami Park, and memories that made history.

The Vatican has announced the closure of Pope Francis' coffin, marking the end of three days of public viewing in Rome. The Vatican estimates that around 250,000 people visited St. Peter's ...

John Paul II was buried immediately afterward in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Pope Francis wrote in his memoir that he has a different final resting place in mind" ...

Pope John Paul II chose his name to honor his immediate predecessor, who died just over a month following his election. Arnie Sachs - CNP You are viewing 1 of 5 images Previous Image Next Image ...

After the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005, hundreds flocked to St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha to pay their respects. "It's kind of like closure. I guess like going to a funeral for a family member.

They will be looking for a candidate who embraces the more traditional leanings of John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Erdő, 72, the archbishop of Budapest, fits that mold.