The 266th pope built an unexpected economic legacy through bold critiques of capitalism and banking systems. Francis' vision ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away today, the Vatican announced. He was 88 years old. “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with profound sadness I must announce ...

The new leader of the Catholic Church is American Robert Francis Prevost, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced to a crowd in ...

Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself to the public speaking Italian and Spanish, and greeted onlookers both in person and virtually with a concise speech about ...

It is unfortunate that in his twilight years, the more disputable aspects of his views and conduct came increasingly to the ...

For instance, the "swift bear" referring to Pope Clement XIV in the 1700s has no resemblance to the real man, who was a slow, deliberate and indecisive person, Weiss said. Francis was the 266th ...

Pope Francis was the 266th pope in the Roman Catholic Church’s nearly 2,000-year history. The first pope was St. Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ.

In an interview with America's Gerard O'Connell, Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington said that Pope Leo XIV would "carry ...

TUPELO - When Pope Francis died April 21 after a lengthy illness, it seemed to be a loss felt by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis, a native of Argentina, was the first pope from either of Americas when he was elected 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. Like his predecessor Francis, Pope Leo XIV has long ...

Pope Francis, a native of Argentina, was the first pope from either of Americas when he was elected 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. Like his predecessor Francis, Leo has long championed ...