Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, is remembered for challenging traditions of the Catholic church and advocating for social justice.

The pope briefly met with Vice President JD Vance days after Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown and slashing of international aid.

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Pope Francis, still recovering from a dangerous bout with bilateral pneumonia, also had a brief meeting with Vice President ...

Pope Francis blessed a crowd awaiting his arrival in St. Peter's Square in Rome, after meeting with Vice President JD Vance and the Vatican's celebration of Easter Mass.

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat ...

Pope Francis appeared for Easter mass and in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning after a brief meeting with Vice President ...

The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a ...

"The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave them the opportunity to exchange Easter greetings," the Vatican press office said in a statement.