His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.

The Guinean cardinal has strong support from conservatives to succeed Pope Francis even though he is not among the frontrunners ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, more than 130 cardinal electors will choose the next pope during a conclave. Do any have Georgia ties?

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Here are key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday. Dec ...

Pope Francis, the unconventional and outspoken pontiff who inspired widespread devotion but riled traditionalists, died on ...

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