Francis, who was elected the church's 266th pope after the retirement of Benedict XVI in 2013, was born as Jorge Mario ...

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Pope Francis, who rose from janitor to the Catholic Church’s most powerful leader by proving equally at ease with ...

The pope passed hours after he celebrated Easter. He blessed the faithful in St. Peter’s Square and rode through the crowd.

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Following Pope Francis' death, the Vatican enters a phase known as 'Sede Vacante' as cardinals prepare to elect a new pope.

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario ...

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Pope Francis has died at age 88. The Pope was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, assumed the papacy in 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI ...

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday ...

The death of Pope Francis, hours after greeting pilgrims at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, triggered memories of his ...