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Religion and Faith

At installation Mass, Pope Francis urges protection of nature, the poor and weak

At installation Mass, Pope Francis urges protection of nature, the poor and weak

Pope Francis urged princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass on Tuesday to protect the environment, the weakest and the poorest, mapping out a clear focus of his priorities as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics

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New pope's views bind simplicity with 'complexity'

New pope's views bind simplicity with 'complexity'

Twin messages are now expected to frame the beginning of the papacy of Pope Francis: Reinforcing the Vatican's views on issues such as birth control and women's ordination, yet showing an activist streak toward poverty and international debt.

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Pope Francis stops by hotel to pick up luggage, pay bill

Pope Francis stops by hotel to pick up luggage, pay bill

Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a decidedly different style for the papacy usually ensconced inside the frescoed halls of the Vatican.

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New Pope 'a fresh start,' but old problems await

In choosing 76-year-old Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio of Argentina, now Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals signaled the growing importance of Latin America, Africa and Asia in the church's fortunes. But they also affirmed their commitment to traditional church doctrine.

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Argentine Jorge Bergoglio elected Pope Francis

Argentine Jorge Bergoglio elected Pope Francis

Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope Wednesday, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Francis, associating himself with the humble 13th-century Italian preacher who lived a life of poverty.

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Catholics overjoyed at 1st Latin American pope

Catholics overjoyed at 1st Latin American pope

Tears and cheers erupted across Latin America on Wednesday as an Argentine cardinal became the first pope from the hemisphere, and many expressed hope that he could help bring the church closer to the poverty-wracked region that is home to more Roman Catholics than any other.

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Obama sends prayers, warm wishes to new pope

President Barack Obama offered prayers and warm wishes Wednesday to the newly elected pope, applauding the selection of the first pope from the Americas as a sign of the region's strength and vitality.

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