Francis became pope in 2013. In recent years, the 88-year-old was forced to cancel some events, sometimes at the last minute, ...

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the ...

The process for choosing a new pope - conclave - generally takes place between 15 and 20 days after the death of a pontiff.

Born in 1936, Francis was the first pope from South America. His papacy was marked by his championing of those escaping war ...