Pope Francis Last Updated On | MAY 8, 2025
Celebrities Born in 1955, Pope Leo XIV is also a citizen of Peru.
The election took place in the Sistine Chapel under strict secrecy, with four daily voting rounds. By Daniel Neira 133 cardinals have gathered in the Sistine Chapel to begin their vote for the next Pope By Maria Loreto The death of Pope Francis signals the start of a new Pope By Maria Loreto Trump wore a blue suit for the occasion By Maria Loreto What's with this dramatic destruction of the papal bling? By Shirley Gomez ‘He Told Me If He Didn’t Marry Me, He Would Become a Priest’ By Cynthia Valdez Here are the secrets of this gem that has sparked fascination throughout the history of the Church By Samia Ruiz Following the death of Pope Francis, officials have confirmed when and where the conclave to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church will take place. By Gabriela Cortes She knew him before the world did. Ana Maria Belmonte shares rare, heartwarming memories of Pope Francis as a humble young priest in Argentina By Shirley Gomez The solemn farewell, marking the end of an era, left unforgettable images and meetings that promise to make history. They were among the dignitaries at the service in St. Peter's Square By Alexandra Hurtado Not every pope is canonized as a saint, and today it's more challenging than ever. Here's why sainthood is not guaranteed, even for popes like John Paul II By Shirley Gomez Prince William attended the late pontiff's funeral on April 26 By Alexandra Hurtado The 28-year-old Florida native, now a journalist at Vatican News, read from the Acts of the Apostles By Shirley Gomez Royals worldwide, including Prince William, Queen Rania, and King Felipe VI, gathered in Rome to honor Pope Francis at his State funeral. See who attended and the powerful tributes shared By Shirley Gomez The president previously shared how they were going to celebrate By Alexandra Hurtado World leaders, including the U.S. President and First Lady, honor the life of the Catholic leader at St. Peter’s Square Mauro Bergoglio recently shared that he didn’t have the resources to attend the funeral of his uncle By Monica Tirado 170 delegations, including monarchs and heads of state, prepare for the Pope’s farewell ceremony Millions will honor Pope Francis at his funeral on April 26, 2025. Find out how to watch the live broadcast in Mexico, Latin America, and the United States. With the departure of the first Latin American Pope, one name has stood out as a key figure behind his clothing: Filippo Srocelli. By Samia Ruiz Their meeting came after Vance and the Pope experienced disagreements over immigration policies. By Daniel Neira Pope Francis died earlier today. He was 88 years old By Maria Loreto Pope Francis reshaped the papal electorate during his tenure. He appointed nearly 80% of the cardinals eligible to vote By Shirley Gomez The Pope's legacy will always be remembered By Jovita Trujillo Pope Francis died earlier this week, prompting many remembrances from his followers By Maria Loreto The funeral mass is happening April 26 By Alexandra Hurtado They had previously met with the late pope By Alexandra Hurtado Half a million expected at St. Peter’s Basilica as Vatican honors late Pope Francis By Andrea Pérez After the passing of Pope Francis, his 2022 will was released. Here’s what it says about his final wishes and legacy. By Gabriela Cortes After Pope Francis' death, the Cardinal plays a central role in the Vatican, overseeing the preparations for the conclave. The first couple met with the pope back in 2017 By Alexandra Hurtado The vice president shared a message on social media after learning of the pope's death By Alexandra Hurtado "My family and I will always cherish the memory of meeting you" By Alexandra Hurtado His Majesty first met the late pontiff in 2017 By Alexandra Hurtado At the Vatican, he became the first Jesuit pope and moved quickly to modernize the Catholic Church with a slate of far‑reaching reforms By Andrea Pérez His death followed a prolonged struggle with various health issues By Shirley Gomez The late pope met with various royals throughout his time as pontiff By Alexandra Hurtado Pope Francis is the first Pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere By Maria Loreto After blessing the world from the Vatican balcony and a meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Pope Francis showed his lifelong beliefs on immigration and global peace On her anniversary, the royal stepped out in her original wedding outfit By Alexandra Hurtado The King and Queen are going abroad in April By Alexandra Hurtado