Notably, he oversaw one of the most transformative changes made by Francis, when he included three women in the voting group that determines which bishop nominations to present to the pope. In ...

Pope Francis corrected his questioner about the Catholic Church's stance toward same-sex couples in a rare interview, explaining he allowed the blessings of individual people but not a same-sex union.

In his first in-depth interview with a U.S. broadcast network, Pope Francis addressed a wide range of topics, including the war in Ukraine, antisemitism, and U.S. immigration policy.

Pope Francis is seen at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA / EWTN) Kristina Millare/CNA Vatican April 22, 2025 ...

Note: Pope Francis’s first language was Spanish, and he was fluent and comfortable in Italian and Latin. Thus, his English-language quotes are almost always translations.

Pope Francis accused conservative bishops in the U.S. of holding a "suicidal attitude" in a new interview with CBS News that aired on Sunday. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles!

For the first time in history, an American has been elected as Pope. Robert Francis Prevost, 69, born in Chicago, will be the one to bless families around the world.

Pope Francis was known to love the simple faith and devotion of the people. His own childlike affection for Mary, the Mother of God, and St. Joseph was evident to millions.