Pope Francis, first Latin-American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88 after battling chronic ailments.

He said Francis, who was the first Latin American pope, would be 'remembered for his compassion' and had 'profoundly touched ...

The boy who would become Pope Francis was born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires on Dec. 17, 1936. Bookish, ...

Francis was 76 when he was elected to the post, and his health was generally good for most of his papacy. He recovered well ...

Pope Francis died Monday, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for ...

Pope Francis in his Easter address yesterday called for peace and urged 'all those in positions of political responsibility' to use 'weapons of peace' to stop 'sowing seeds of death'.

The King and Prime Minister have led tributes to Pope Francis, who has died aged 88.The Vatican announced that the pontiff, ...

In the wake of Pope Francis's passing, the Italian Serie A has announced the suspension of all Easter Monday fixtures as a ...