The pope’s schedule often included time for visiting prisons, hosting audiences in St. Peter’s Square and blessing newlywed ...

Gathered in a Vatican audience hall, Francis thanked the 70-plus doctors, nurses and administrators and asked them for their continued prayers. “Thank you for everything you did,” Francis said ...

With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely ...

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

Following Pope Francis' death at age 88, revisit his groundbreaking ABC News virtual town hall from 2015, moderated by David Muir.

Not long ago, Pope Francis, like so many public figures, released an autobiography. “Hope” told the story of a leader who set many firsts.

During his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, met many stars, ...