Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 17 years old when he first received his vocation to become a priest. It happened on Sept. 21, 1953 ...

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

Francis’ vision for a ‘synodal’ church is one built on trust and relationships − a dance where partners work together.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 17 years old when he first received his vocation to become a priest. It happened on Sept. 21, 1953 – the beginning of spring in Buenos Aires – during a spontaneous ...

born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in 1936 (age 88) File Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI -- Musician/actor Tommy Steele in 1936 (age 88) -- Musician Paul Butterfield in 1942 ...

Pope Francis is celebrating his 88th birthday. He is one of the oldest popes in the history of the Church and the oldest ...

Chimombe, from Chikerema Village, ward 15 in Goromonzi North, is among 1 600 Chishawasha families that are facing eviction by ...

A look at the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, form his early childhood days in Argentina to his becoming Pope Francis.

Pope Francis has approved new rites for his own funeral for when he dies to simplify rituals and be buried outside the Vatican.