Amid the extreme political polarization in his home country, the Pope found himself at odds with nearly every President.

The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral and merciful Church outward to a ...

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch. Some of the most iconic moments of his papacy were those when he ...

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Catholic organizations and others in the Quad-Cities issued statements and offered condolences at the death of Pope Francis ...

"The impact of his work for the Catholic Church will be felt for many years to come," Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of ...

Mourners in Central Illinois joined those around the world Monday in expressing sadness after the death of Pope Francis at age 88.

Pope Francis, who sought to be a bridge maker as he led the Catholic Church in a time of deep polarization, died at 7:35 a.m.

Pope Francis has died at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques ...

Photo shows An elderly white man in a white gown and skull cap smiles as he waves in the direction of the camera.

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