Francis was elected on March 13, 2013 as the 266th pontiff — and the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pope.

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Political leaders in West Bengal greeted people on ‘Doljatra’ (Holi) on Friday, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praying for the bond of love among citizens to grow stronger as they celebrate the ...

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The man the Observer spoke to is worried about his mother, who is still trapped in Afghanistan. She has long been his ...

Transgender sex workers in Italy are praying for Pope Francis’s recovery. They appreciate his compassionate support during ...

Latin American transgender sex workers voice their support for the pope's health and the worry that is associated with their ...

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Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets pr ...

Kyashia D. Madison, 29, a mother of four, was sentenced to 20 to 24 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to ...

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