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 …

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

17 hours ago · Pope Francis’ Legacy: How the World Remembers a Pontiff Who Rewrote the Rules On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican held a quiet Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, …

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 died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said. Francis was last seen Sunday when he gave the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s.

Apr 21, 2025 · The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but also the men and women of our time. Francis …

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.

Pope Francis’ motto on his coat of arms, “ miserando atque eligendo ” is taken from a homily by Saint Bede, an English eighth-century Christian writer and doctor of the Church of the Gospel account of …