Upon Pope Francis's passing, a nine-day mourning period precedes preparations for the election of the next Pope. Among the ...

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, ...

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen ...

See young photos of Pope Francis and follow his journey from priesthood in Argentina all the way to papacy in Vatican City, ...

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope and the first pope from the Americas, left an impact on the Catholic Church and on the world that will be felt for generations.

Following Pope Francis' death, a period of mourning will take place, and then a centuries-old, secretive process known as a conclave.

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach ...

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced. The official said in a statement: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of ...

Pope Francis navigated a complex relationship with politics in Argentina, a juggling act observers say explains why he never ...

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after ...