As a pope who wanted to stay close to the people and at times advocated a more moderate line at the Church, Pope Francis ...

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope in 2013, many liberals had high expectations. Would priests be allowed to marry? Or, more radical still, perhaps he would open a path for women to ...

Popular videos showcasing an emotional tale of the late pope's canine companion are heartwarming but entirely fake.

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became pope in 2013, he chose a name no pontiff had ever taken: Francis. It was inspired by St Francis of Assisi - the saint of the poor, the humble and the earth.

I share Archbishop George Leo Thomas’ sentiments that Pope Francis was “a voice for the voiceless, a champion of the marginalized.” ...

Pope Francis called on the world and 1.4 billion Catholics to confront climate change. He brought attention to the issue but it's not clear he changed many minds.

Pope Francis took his name from Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology and animals — values that became cornerstones of his papacy."In 2015, he wrote the encyclical 'Laudato Si.' ...

Robert Prevost's new papal name will be analyzed for its connections to history, religious meaning, and for clues on the ...