Pope Francis, originally Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was born in Buenos Aires in 1936 to Italian immigrant parents. Before ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

The death of Pope Francis, the highest authority of the Roman Catholic Church, has sparked worldwide interest in learning ...

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

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern for ...

Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried ...

El Papa fue un firme defensor de los pobres y del medio ambiente y una figura destacada en el escenario mundial, dirigiéndose ...

“ Ronnie Scott’s departure is news that saddens both Argentines and Britons. Born in Villa Devoto, he lived 107 years in which he always maintained his commitment to the community. And in World War II ...

Argentina's peso is gaining ground despite being unleashed from years-long currency controls designed to stop it falling, ...

Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to ...

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires made history with his election on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Argentine ...