Pope Francis' Latin American roots opened a new door in the Catholic Church

When elected to the papacy, Pope Francis became the first pope born or raised outside of Europe since the 8th century. After battling a severe illness as a young man, he joined the Jesuit order in Argentina. However, it is his roots in Latin America that …

'A servant of servants' | Atlanta’s Latin American Catholic community reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy

Pope Francis’ passing resonates in Atlanta’s growing Latin American community, where his inclusive message and humble leadership left a lasting impact. ATLANTA — As tributes pour in from around the globe, the passing of Pope Francis is being felt deeply …

Pope Francis dies at 88: How the first Latin American pontiff impacted the Catholic Church

After surprising the public last Easter Sunday, April 20, by briefly appearing at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis finally succumbed to his weakening health a day later. His last appeal to the people: “Call a ceasefire [in Gaza], release the …

Why did Pope Francis restrict the ancient Latin Mass?

Bishop Robert Barron reflects on his personal connection to Pope Francis and discusses faith in America. One of the most controversial aspects of Pope Francis’ legacy as the leader of the Catholic Church is his decision to restrict an older form of the …

Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez looks for friends in Canada and Latin America to help resist Trump’s trade war

SPANISH PM Pedro Sanchez is visiting Canada and Latin America to look for new trade partners, following Trump’s tariffs. After his visits to both China and Vietnam, it seems that Sanchez has set his sights on the other side of the pond.  He is actively …

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88

Pope Francis dies at 88: Latin America’s first pontiff leaves behind powerful Easter message

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed in a video statement on Monday (April 21). His death comes after a 12-year papacy. On Sunday, Pope Francis appeared in …

Pope Francis, Latin America's first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives over climate change and critiques of capitalism, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in …

Francis: Traditional Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church

ShareSave His ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts. Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern Hemisphere. Not since Syrian-born Gregory III died in 741 had there been a non-European Bishop of Rome. He was also the first Jesuit to …

Pope Francis, Latin America's first pontiff, dies at 88

Follow for live updates. Pope Francis, the popular Roman Catholic pontiff who advocated a more compassionate papacy and a less traditionalist approach than his predecessor, has died after battling a series of health issues. He was 88. “At 7:35 this morning …