Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits – one of the most prominent religious ...

The idea of an American pope has long been taboo, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis was elected Pope in 2013 after his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI became the first Pope to ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits. It's one of the most prominent religious orders in the Catholic Church, with approximately 15,000 ...

Many Catholics in the world grieved Monday upon hearing about the death of Pope Francis early that morning. The head of the ...

Pakistani Foreign Ministry issues statement, says concerned at loss of toursists' lives in attack. Heavy exchange of fire ...

Climate: A new study has found that rapid swings in temperature have become quicker, more frequent and more intense in recent ...