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

Of course, since Peter the disciple was crowned the first pope by Jesus Christ, all 266 popes have been men. However, legend ...

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Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, became the pope 12 years ago. He was elected pope by a conclave of 115 ...

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Good Friday is a period of reflection in preparation for Eastern. For Christians and Catholics, Good Friday is the day that celebrates the most crucial day in the history of thei ...

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Research led by scientists at the University of Southampton, in collaboration with institutions from Canada and China, offers ...