Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church's first Latin American pontiff, who was known for his progressive stances on social ...

After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing ...

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

Kate Middleton and Prince William opted to spend Easter with Kate's side of the family in Sandringham, skipping the royal ...

Changes during Pope Francis' tenure changes barely scratched the surface of securing full equality for women in the Catholic ...

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

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives for his weekly general audience at St Peter's square on October 14, 2015 at the ...

The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...

The Jordanian royals had worked with the late pontiff on many social issues. King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan each ...

Pope Francis’s final public appearance took place on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica to bless the gathered crowds during an Easter mass. Archbishop Diego Ravelli, ...

Children from St. John Lutheran Church worked with church leaders this Good Friday to perform a set of living stations, ...