Pope Francis

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Before Pope Francis was laid to rest, several traditional liturgical items were placed in his coffin as part of the preparation for a pontifical funeral. These included a white...

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In responses to journalists and during off-the-cuff remarks, Pope Francis has consistently framed homosexuality within the context of accompaniment, emphasizing mercy over conde...

Religion & Spirituality

Because the question of Pope Francis’s political orientation recurs across media and policy debates, this profile explains his stances on economics, social issues, and interna...

Religion and Spirituality

Pope Francis waving is a concise, repeatable public gesture that conveys approachability, inclusion, and pastoral openness. In a global media environment, this simple movement f...

Religion & Belief

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 17 December 1936, has navigated significant health challenges while maintaining an intense global schedul...

Status Updates

Pope Francis was the most recent pope to die. He died on 21 April 2025 at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City at age 88, after several years of declining health including...

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This explainer outlines the nature of the relationship between Prince William, the eldest heir to the British throne, and Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church....

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Pope Francis is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, serving as pope since his election on 13 March 2013. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in...

Catholic ethics and teaching

Across his public teaching and multiple documents, Pope Francis has addressed assisted reproduction and parenthood with a consistent focus on the dignity of every person and the...

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When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013 at age 76, he became the oldest pope elected in modern times yet the first pope from the Americas in over 30 year...