Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected head of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. He became the first Jesuit and the ...

By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2025. There are 293 days left in the year. Today in ...

Pope Francis’ recovery from double pneumonia continues. As a chest X-ray has confirmed improvement. Doctors earlier this week ...

March 13 marks the 12th anniversary of Jorge Bergoglio’s election as Pope and leader of the Catholic Church. As part of the ...

The color of the smoke that emits from the chimney will announce whether they elected a new pope or not: Black smoke for ... Pope Francis' real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio), rock a white cassock ...

When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal succession, from the moment of death to the election of a new pontiff. Discover the ...

What happens after a pope dies? Many are asking this as the 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.

Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue.

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has been the leader of the Catholic Church since 2013, becoming the first-ever Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from outside Europe in ...