Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, and even atheists.

The life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff, lasted nearly nine decades and spanned several continents. A pope chosen from ...

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday.

Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday.

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Pope Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica were a simple greeting: “Brothers and sisters, good evening!” ...

Throughout his life, Pope Francis sought to serve the poor and vulnerable, demonstrating immense sympathy for those suffering under the heavy weight of warfare, persecution, and injustice.

Francis often traveled the world to meet with leaders from other religions. For a pope who spent much of his life bringing communities together, it was only fitting that Vatican City welcomed ...

The death of Pope Francis last Monday has prompted believers, agnostics and atheists alike to reflect on the role of religion in daily life.

Pope Francis shared his thoughts on the meaning of life in the final post on his social media account before his death. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church died Monday at age 88 as he was ...

Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church. By Jonathan Wolfe Pope Francis’ life took him from a modest ...