Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It's one of the most prominent religious orders in the Catholic Church, with approximately 15,000 ...

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In 2008, as I prepared to enter my freshman year at Regis University, I met former Colorado U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer. When I ...

Pope Francis’ vision — of a world where humanity is elevated above doctrine, and kind humility usurps formality and the ...

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

Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas, who clashed with traditional Catholics but was hailed as a reformer by progressives — died on Monday, a day after Easter, at age 88. The pope had ...

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

Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Jewish faith leaders in the north suburbs offered reflections Monday after learning of Pope ...

Christians and governments across Asia have paid tribute to Pope Francis, the supreme spiritual leader of the Catholic Church ...

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

Though Pope Francis never set foot in Chicago, his mourners said he embodied the city’s spirit. He loved the underdog and ...