He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Throughout his papacy, Francis was noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility, commitment to …

Mar 13, 2013 · Francis was the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, from March 13, 2013, to April 21, 2025. The first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the …

4 days ago · On Tuesday, April 21, the first anniversary of the death of Pope Francis, Vatican News will broadcast a live Rosary and Mass at the Basilica of St. ...

Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website.

3 days ago · On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy.

3 days ago · Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death. Leo recalled the preaching of Francis about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with …

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio, was the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church from Latin America. Read about his education, priesthood, death, and more.

Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and insistence on a more welcoming Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88.

Apr 22, 2025 · Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires on Dec. 17, 1936. After rising through the ranks as a Jesuit priest in his home country of Argentina, Francis was elected pope in …

Apr 21, 2025 · Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said in a death certificate released Monday.