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Cardinals participate in the fifth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on April 30, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals celebrate fifth Novendiales Mass, ask for prayers for conclave

Apr 30, 2025

Follow here for live updates of the latest news regarding the upcoming papal conclave. Read more

Pope Francis dies at 88: The Holy See has confirmed the passing of the first Latin American pontiff.

BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88, ending historic pontificate marked by mercy and reform

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for just over 12 years as its first Latin American pontiff, has died... Read more

A young Fr. Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

Pope Francis celebrates 50th ordination anniversary by honoring his mentor

Dec 13, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Fifty years ago on Dec. 13, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained a Jesuit priest in Argentina. As pope, he will... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis lands in Japan, where he once hoped to be a missionary

Nov 23, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a meeting with bishops in Tokyo Saturday, Pope Francis recalled his former desire to be a missionary to Japan,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to 5,000 journalists at Paul VI Hall.

Pope to journalists: 'I love you so much and I thank you for everything'

Mar 16, 2013

Pope Francis told thousands of journalists today he loved them and thanked them for their recent work. Read more

Pope Francis.

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio elected as Pope Francis

Mar 13, 2013

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires has become the next Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. Read more