When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became pope in 2013, he chose a name no pontiff had ever taken: Francis. It was inspired by St Francis of Assisi - the saint of the poor, the humble and the earth.

Pope Francis called on the world and 1.4 billion Catholics to confront climate change. He brought attention to the issue but it's not clear he changed many minds.

I share Archbishop George Leo Thomas’ sentiments that Pope Francis was “a voice for the voiceless, a champion of the marginalized.” ...

Pope Francis smiles after celebrating Easter mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican ... out joyfully and authentically. He is the patron saint of all who study and work in the area of ecology ...

In this edition of Cat Chat! Deputy Editor Jawsy checks in with the Vaticats about the election of a new pope.

He took his papal title after Saint Francis of ... for his profound love of animals and nature, and his commitment to living a life of poverty and service. St Francis of Assisi believed all ...

Pope Francis, baptized as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, celebrated his patron saint’s feast day every April 23. The patron saint’s day of the pope is a holiday at the Vatican and Pope Francis usually ...

Before embarking on the trip, Pope Francis visited the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, offering roses and prayers to the Madonna amid heightened security concerns. It was a ritual of trust ...