A look at the Pope Francis' legacy as history's first pope from the global south and a maverick who often delighted the world ...

His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.

The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral and merciful Church outward to a ...

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...

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

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

Reactions to Pope Francis' death are flooding in as world leaders share condolences and messages about his papacy.

In more recent memory, theocratic regimes from Iran to Afghanistan have shown the cost of governing through religious absolutism. No one is suggesting Alabama is headed for full theocracy—but when ...

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, often clashed with Donald Trump due to his progressive views on immigration and LGBTQ+ ...

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

The Vatican released the announcement from Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the master of liturgical ceremonies. The presiding ...