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

FILE - Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, waves to the crowd from the central balcony of ...

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the ...

The decision by Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, to reject the lavish red slippers of his office was widely ...

Pope Francis, whose nearly 12-year papacy ushered in a more open, welcoming Catholic Church that prioritized empathy for the ...

Both critics and followers agree the pope made significant, lasting changes to the Catholic Church and its role in the world.

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

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the ...

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.The Vatican has ...