Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who died on Monday aged 88, established many firsts during his 12-year leadership of the Catholic ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died today. Argentinian, he was the first pontiff from the American continent. Before him, no one else had been elected head of the universal Catholic Church ...

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

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

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

There are dozens of prominent boneyards around the world where, in some cases, thousands of aircraft are kept, whether to be ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism ...

Known for his humility, progressive views, and ability to connect with people across faiths and ideologies, Pope Francis left ...

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but ...

After decades of relative decline, the capital of Japan's Kansai region is launching major projects and attracting numerous ...