By the time Francis took over as leader of the Catholic Church in 2013, meetings between the president and the pontiff had ...

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a new one.

A 'son of immigrants': Pope Francis leaves lasting legacy The meeting lasted for nearly an ... his presidential term ended in January. But he canceled the trip so he could remain in the United ...