Catholic doctrine and declarations under Francis’ reign, however, have told a different story. While expressing acceptance and urging community freedom from discrimination and criminalization ...

Upon Independence, Sir Francis was the first Member of Parliament for Rannonga/Simbo Constituency. He represented the ...

King Charles III is set to have an audience with Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican next month, suggesting there is optimism the pontiff will be back at work by then.

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City and Gemelli hospital in Rome The Vatican on Sunday released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized 31 days ago, showing him ...

Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old Francis, who has been ...

March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years.

Since the 1800s, there have been 16 popes. Of those popes, Francis has the ninth-longest papacy so far.Over the past 200 years, the longest papacy reign was that of Pope Pius IX, who served over ...