Before Francis, there hadn't been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741.
The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the...
"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said...
On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis went to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pray.
The release of the photo a month into his treatment came after dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows to offer wishes for a...
According to a 900-year-old book in the Vatican, 'Judgement Day' may be upon us soon, and Pope Francis might be the last leader of the Church.
Pope Francis has been in a Rome hospital for a month, battling double pneumonia and its complications. His condition would be serious for anyone but could...
For the faithful who have descended on Rome for an event that comes every 25 years, the absence of the pope has been especially deeply felt.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised since 14 February with pneumonia in both lungs. Doctors say his condition remains complex.
The pontiff's condition remains stable and he has no fever. Sunday's Angelus Prayer has been broadcast and but it was not read by him.