The pontiff was a staunch defender of refugees and the impoverished during his 12 years leading the Catholic Church, ...

It was Oct. 28, 2015, can Carstensen was on the Greek island of Lesvos, reporting on the ongoing refugee crisis. Thousands of ...

Church bells tolled in mourning. Well-wishers flocked into pews. Tributes to Pope Francis poured in from around the world on ...

In memory of Pope Francis (1936–2025), this photo essay traces the journey of a pontiff who redefined the papacy with ...

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

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