Jorge Bergoglio

Pope Francis holds up a plaque with an image of Saint Theresa during a meeting with journalists on his flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Manila in the Philippines on January 15, 2014.

Pope Francis says religious freedom trumps the right to free speech

Belief

Pope Francis told reporters today that anyone who insulted his mother could expect a punch. He was joking, but he was also making a serious point rooted in Catholic tradition.

Pope Francis reaches out to greet the faithful in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on March 26, 2014.

Pope Francis led this Argentine to embrace his faith once more

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Pope Francis reaches out to greet the faithful in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on March 26, 2014.

Pope Francis led this Argentine to embrace his faith once more

Lifestyle & Belief
Pope Francis after his selection in March.

Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ has moved fast to rebrand Catholicism

Lifestyle & Belief

Pope Francis is a Diehard Fan of Buenos Aires Soccer Team San Lorenzo

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