Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and a transformative figure in modern Catholicism, has died at age 88 ...

Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas, who clashed with traditional Catholics but was hailed as a reformer by progressives — died on Monday, a day after Easter, at age 88. The pope had ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of ...

Pope Francis has died​ at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his ...

The pontiff has passed away. Learn more about him, his health struggles, the cause of death, and what his passing means for ...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday morning at age 88. Francis made public appearances right before ...

Despite these challenges, Pope Francis remained steadfast in his role and dismissed speculation in 2021 that he was planning ...

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office said a post about a missing North Carolina officer is circulating on social media and ...

Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, and even atheists.

Following the Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, doctors are speaking about the health conditions he ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis I, the first pontiff elected from South America and the first Jesuit elevated to the Catholic ...