During the decade they lived together in the Vatican as a reigning and “emeritus pope,” Francis repeatedly praised Benedict’s ...

Asked once what gave him hope, he spoke not of theology or politics, but of people — heroic mothers, men with dreams, women ...

As Jorge Mario Bergoglio prepared to assume the papacy, he chose a new name: Francis. That choice was a tribute to St.

Pope Francis held the papacy during a period of global hostility toward immigrants — a trend he did his best to resist.

No. 17: ‘Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!’ ...

Father Rose says that death is a loss but hopes young people will see how Pope Francis treated everyday people of all faiths.

Pope Francis offered such grandfatherly advice on marriage, family, youth, the elderly and other aspects of Catholic life.

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

Below are some memorable quotes from Pope Francis on the environment, LGBTQ rights, science, his celebrity status, clergy sex ...

The pope’s final public appearance was Easter Sunday, where he delivered a blessing at St. Peter’s Square. He later met with American Vice President J.D. Vance, who also had what the Vatican describes ...

We need the moral courage that Francis exemplified — a willingness to speak truth to power and to call for radical ...

Amid a world with growing rancor and discord and hate and war, we have lost a needed voice for peace and human compassion ...