During Francis’s papacy, evangelical Protestantism and secularism continued to remake Latin America’s religious geography, ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern ...

Pope Francis, the popular Roman Catholic pontiff who advocated a more compassionate ... a pastor and a professor before he ...

As the first Latin American pontiff, the legacy of Pope Francis in the region is complex, according to analysts consulted by ...

Upon his election to the papacy, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to hail from Latin America. His impact, though, ...

Their critics call them MAGA Catholics. Others label them as traditionalists — even fundamentalists. What is certain is that ...

Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...

COMMENTARY As the first pope from Latin America, Francis will be lauded for urging compassion for the region's immigrants — ...

Drawing on Latin American theology that emphasizes collaboration, developed in response to continued struggles with ...

Francis, who died on Easter Monday, transformed the Catholic Church. He will be a tough act to follow, writes .

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on April 26, 2025, at St. Peter’s Square. Find out how to watch the live broadcast in ...