Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.

The pope briefly met with Vice President JD Vance days after Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown and slashing of international aid.

Pope Francis is still recovering from double pneumonia, but the 88-year-old still met with faithful after the Palm Sunday ...

Following a lengthy hospital stay for a critical respiratory problem, Pope Francis greeted parishioners gathered for Sunday ...

Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of ...

"Have a good Palm Sunday, have a good Holy Week," said the pope, speaking over applause and the cheers of the crowd.

Support for Ecuadorean leftist Luisa Gonzalez's call for a recount in the country's presidential election was dwindling on ...

Pope Francis made a brief appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday at the end of a Palm Sunday service, greeting the crowds ...

His appearance today was unannounced but not unexpected as Swiss Guards were posted around the square, a sign that the pope ...

Pope Francis wished a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" to the faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square following the conclusion of a mass presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on his ...

The head of the Catholic Church has appeared publicly for the second time since being discharged from hospital.