Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Church's path toward synodality -- a term many in the church had never heard ...

The Vatican says leaked documents that seemingly undermined Pope Francis’ stated reason for restricting the old Latin Mass ...

Even Pope Francis was manipulated into a meeting with Kim Davis, the clerk who lost her job for refusing to certify same-sex marriages, when he came to the United States in 2015.

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know about his family.

See young photos of Pope Francis and follow his journey from priesthood in Argentina all the way to papacy in Vatican City, in the wake of his death on April 21, 2025.

Francis spoke clearly and directly to the new generations from the beginning, ... "Francis was the Pope of our generation. ... according to the survey by Sigma Dos for EL MUNDO.

Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know about his family.

Pope Francis made a lasting impact during his 2015 visit to the United States, visiting Washington D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. A girl named Gianna Masciantonio, who was battling a brain ...

Pope Francis defied doctors to serve until the very end, aide says 01:40. Pope Francis, celebrated by many for his messages of inclusion and compassion, died on Monday at the age of 88, just one ...

One of Pope Francis’ final encounters before his death was with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend. The meeting took place on Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21 at 7:35 a.m. local time (1:35 a.m. ET), Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced to Vatican News. Contributing: Greta Cross, Eric Lagatta. Featured Weekly Ad.

Analysis: Pope Francis' legacy marked by reform efforts and outreach to 'marginalized' people. The 266th pontiff strived to make the Catholic Church more contemporary.