Bergoglio chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his dedication to the poor and humility. Five ...

The Pope breathed his last at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness. Known for his progressive views and deep compassion, ...

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church. Here's what ...

Pope Francis, 88, has died after battling a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection, bringing an end to his 12 years as ...

Pope Francis previously spent about five weeks in the hospital with life-threatening respiratory ailments before he was ...

Pope Francis died on Monday morning. The Diocese of Syracuse will hold Mass at noon, which is also available to attend via ...

Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have ...

The Diocese of Lafayette, and Lafayette's Catholic community on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died early ...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died on April 21, 2025, on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence, Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for more than 12 years and became a global symbol of humility, compassion and ...

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...