Pope Francis was the first Pope from Latin America, bringing a unique perspective to his leadership of the global Church. His ...

Francis, originally from Argentina, was the first Catholic pontiff from the Americas and began his career as a Jesuit priest ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, left, light candles for Christian pilgrims during the Holy Fire ...

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and leader of the world's approximately 1.3 billion Catholics, has died. He was ...

Following Pope Francis' death, Cardinal Kevin Farrell will oversee the day-to-day duties of the Catholic Church until a ...

Boston College offensive lineman Ozzy Trapilo (70) anchors the line during the first half of an NCAA football game against ...

Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and insistence on a more ...