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

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, called for " a church for the poor ," a church that would reach out to what he called the ...

A beautiful European city known for its historic architecture and has roots to Roman history may "disappear soon", experts ...

While firmly part of Italy for more than a century, influences from that rich and complicated past can be seen in the ...

Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Cardinal Kevin ...

Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, paid a surprise visit on Thursday to Rome's Regina Coeli, one of ...

The first pope from the Americas, whose drive to modernize the Catholic Church divided opinion, has died in Rome aged 88.

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.

Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican ...

Pope Francis on Sunday delivered his Easter message from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to thousands of people gathered ...

This city in Tuscany is often overlooked when compared to Rome or Florence, but it is brimming with wonderful Medieval art ...