Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

Pope Francis kissed the feet of South Sudan's rival leaders in a dramatic call for peace. His death rekindles memories of ...

Francis’ 47 apostolic journeys brought him to 68 countries, Vatican News reported Monday — and those journeys included a ...

Pope Francis has been a strong supporter of the South Sudan peace process. He actively encouraged dialogue and reconciliation ...

Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. April 21 at his home of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican announced. The ...

Pope Francis, who died age 88 on April 21, advocated for social justice and the marginalized. He pressed for nuclear disarmament and the end to wars in Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine. He decried what he ...

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N o Pope had ever kissed the feet of leaders, begging them to bring peace to their country. But in April 2019, Pope Francis ...