Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas, who clashed with traditional Catholics but was hailed as a reformer by progressives — died on Monday, a day after Easter, at age 88. The pope had ...

Explore a timeline of significant events in Pope Francis' 12-year pontificate, from his election to his global initiatives ...

The man who would be one of the most traveled popes in history once was known for avoiding travel, keeping to weekend trips ...

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, a papacy expert elaborated on the process for electing a new pope in ...

From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' ...

Pope Francis’ legacy is being felt deeply in South Florida, especially at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in southwest ...

Wral's Julian Grace spoke with former reporter Leyla Santiago, who was on the ground for that landmark trip. Wral's Julian Grace spoke with former reporter Leyla Santiago, who was on the ground for ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

Pope Francis's landmark visit to Cuba, a former WRAL News journalist, Leyla Santiago, reflects on the moment she and a photojournalist captured an encounter with Pope Francis out of the pope mobile.

From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' ...

From meetings with Diego Maradona to the passion for his beloved Buenos Aires club, San Lorenzo, Pope Francis was an avid ...

HAVANA, Cuba – Pope Francis’ visit to the United States in September of 2015 was part of a larger trip to North America. He ...