Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know about his family.

"Living our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork is essential to a life of virtue." Pope Leo XIV holds first 'green ...

Pope Francis’s election was unique, because the pope that preceded him resigned from the papacy, which is rare. Pope Benedict XVI was pope for eight years, from 2005 through 2013.

Pope Francis was elected to the papacy at the age of 76, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. Born 'Jorge Mario Bergoglio' in Buenos Aires on Dec. 17, 1936, ...

Leo will continue his predecessor's historic decision allowing priests to honor queer couples, though same-sex marriage ...

Pope Francis was elected the 266th pope in 2013. Phoenix names Matt Giordano police chief; Will be 1st permanent head in years Nearly 50% of Arizona homeowners face a steep tax if they sell.

Pope Francis was elected to the papacy at the age of 76, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. Born 'Jorge Mario Bergoglio' in Buenos Aires on Dec. 17, 1936, ...

Born on Dec. 17, 1936, Pope Francis was 76 years old when he was elected, per the Vatican. Pope Francis was born in Argentina , and was the son of Italian immigrants, according to the Vatican.

Pope Francis broke with the Catholic Church for the right reasons. Along the way, he preached tolerance for others, sometimes to the point of breaking with church orthodoxy and surprising his own ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for a respiratory infection and will remain for as long as necessary to complete treatment, the Vatican said on Monday.. Jorge Mario ...