During Francis’s papacy, evangelical Protestantism and secularism continued to remake Latin America’s religious geography, ...

This week marks a historic moment for Latin American missions as COMIBAM holds its first continental conference since 2017 in ...

The first Latin American pope, known for speaking out against social injustice, leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Pope Francis, who rose from modest means in Argentina to become the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, died on Monday ...

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

The soccer-loving, Spanish-speaking pope from Argentina was a beloved figure for millions who related to his heritage, his ...

As the first Latin American pontiff, the legacy of Pope Francis in the region is complex, according to analysts consulted by ...

That cultural and geographic distance from ... A 2014 Pew Research survey on Latin American religion found overwhelming popularity for the pope among Catholics. They viewed him as a transformative ...

And for many Latin Americans and U.S. Latinos, Francis’ papacy allowed them to see their own faith traditions and culture take the ... our independent news about religion. At a time like this ...

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

Pope Francis, who made history as the first Latin American papal leader and was considered ... “There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression.” ...