Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. 1936 December ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

VATICAN CITY, — Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church for the past 12 years, has died at age 88. The head of the ...

Today, we’re introducing “Believing,” a yearlong exploration from The Times on how we experience religion and spirituality ...