As he enters his 13th year as pope, Francis stands tall as the moral authority in today’s world, a voice pleading for humanity, peace and respect for the dignity of all people.

Pope Francis will celebrate his 12th anniversary as leader of the Catholic church on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from his sick bed at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.

According to the Vatican, there have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church starting with St. Peter and going all the way up to the current pontiff, Pope Francis

Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over

Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future. The 88-year-old pontiff was for a time critically ill as he battled pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital,

Pope Francis had another restful night in Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he is spending the 12th anniversary of his election as the head of the Catholic Church, the Holy See Press Office said on Thursday.