After his death, the Church in Africa has said Pope Francis has played a special role for Catholics on the continent.

Central African Republic’s capital had been torn apart by inter-religious violence leading up to Pope Francis’ 2015 visit, ...

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say an alleged U.S. airstrike that hit a prison holding African migrants killed at least 68 people.

“For us, it does not matter whether he is African, white, or Black. What matters is having a good, holy pope who can unite ...

A voice, soft in the footage, can be heard repeating the start of a prayer in Arabic: “In the name of God ... it said. African migrants caught in middle of Yemen's war Ethiopians and other ...

The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just ...

The 266th pope was praised for his groundbreaking steps to honor the poor and the vulnerable; seek to end conflicts like ...

It continued: “With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune.″ ...

Crawford said his age does not define him, but his life experiences have shaped him. He is a World War II veteran who went ...