Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis died Monday, the day after Easter, at the age of 88. As ...

For some, like Olivia Washinski, the idea of heading back to the classroom feels nerve-wracking.“It’s a little more ...

The pope's death at the age of 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in ...

The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not ...

The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not ...

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli spent over four decades covering Rome. During her time, she covered the last three popes. But Poggioli ...

The last pope to die during his tenure was Pope John Paul II in 2005. Here's what happened in the days and weeks that ...

The comments come after reports that Trump is hoping to use tariff negotiations with other countries to isolate China.

Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about ...

The event is named in honor of Stephen Smith. He was a dedicated sail boater who succumbed to cancer before the age of 30.

Pope Francis called on the world and 1.4 billion Catholics to confront climate change. He brought attention to the issue but ...

Reflecting on his encounters with Pope Francis, Zubik said he was struck by "not just the dignity of the pope's office but ...