Pope Francis

Finance

The new pope addressed global economic inequality, highlighting that the richest 10 percent of the world's population accounts for around 52 percent of global income, while the...

Finance

Pope Francis was buried in the Vatican grottoes beneath St. Peter's Basilica following his death in April 2025. The tomb is located in the Vatican Grottoes, a burial area beneat...

Religion

Pope Francis led the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025, and celebrated Easter Sunday Mass on April 20, 2025, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. The Easter Vigil l...

Religion

Pope Francis is of Italian and Argentinian descent, making him the first pope from the Americas and the first Jes pope. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argent...

Finance

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, comes from a family of Italian immigrant roots in Argentina. His father, Mario José Bergoglio, worked as a railway worker, while his m...

Finance

The latest papal conclave concluded with the election of a new pontiff, marking a significant transition for the Holy See. The new pope was chosen by the cardinal electors in a...

Finance

The Vatican Dicastery for the Causes of Saints and the Vatican Health Service confirmed the immediate cause of death as a stroke followed by a cardiac arrest, with underlying ch...

Finance

The death of Pope Francis triggered immediate liquidity reviews across Vatican City State financial entities, including the Institute for the Works of Religion and the Secretari...

Religion

In his final days, Pope Francis maintained a limited but symbolic schedule at the Vatican, with his last public audiences and blessings carefully documented by the Holy See Pres...

Finance

Pope Francis public appearance activity remains closely watched by millions worldwide, with his schedule reflecting both spiritual duties and health considerations. His most rec...