As archbishop of Argentina, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who would take the name Francis when he became pope in 2013, came up within the Latin American bishops’ conference, known as CELAM.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell says Pope Francis has died at age 88. The first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor. But he ...

Pope Francis is back at the Vatican, after an eight-day tour of Latin America in which he seemed to accomplish his goals for the trip. His big speech in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, was the defining ...

Francis Becomes First Latin American Pope. Jesuit Jorge Bergoglio walks an austere path befitting St. Francis. By ABC News. March 13, 2013, ... the editor of "America" and a Jesuit.

“Francis was keen to the realities and struggles of immigrants in Europe, the Caribbean, the U.S. and Latin America. He will be remembered as the pope who brought and centered our attention on ...

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 ...

One of Pope Francis's biggest challenges in Latin America is drawing people back to the church. Protestant congregations are growing rapidly, partly because they offer more vibrant, emotional ...

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 ...

Pope Francis, Latin America's first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88. 10. By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press. Published: Apr 21, 2025 6:02 AM Updated: Apr 21, 2025 4:28 PM.

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 ...

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88. Apr 21, 2025, 2:05 AM. FILE - Pope Francis consoles Serena Subania who lost her daughter Angelica ...