The pope’s namesake, Saint Francis, remains widely venerated by Catholics nearly 800 years after his death, not only for his commitment to the natural world but because of his deep devotion to ...

Pope Francis on Friday urged people around the world to better protect the environment, ahead of a 12-day trip to Southeast Asia next week in which the pontiff is expected to urge global action on ...

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.' ...

CNA Staff, Apr 22, 2025 / 08:00 am Pope Francis, who died on April 21 in Rome at the age of 88, had a special love for creation and urged the faithful to take care of the environment throughout ...

Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing earlier today, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what marks his highest-profile appearance ...

Let us, in the words of Francis himself, "hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor" and respond with courage, compassion and commitment.

In an obituary, Paul Elie remembers Pope Francis, who was head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025, and his legacy as the first Jesuit and Latin American Pope.

Opinion Contributor: Pope Francis' enduring message — unite to heal God's Earth Allison Agsten Tue, April 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM PDT 3 min read ...

On Earth Day, may the passing of Pope Francis allow us a moment to reflect upon this, and upon his words, including those written for the climate conference in Dubai: “I too, who bear the name ...