Reflecting on the life and legacy of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday .

Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, died on Easter Monday. He was 88.

How many popes have there been?

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2025

While it’s not a U.S. federal holiday, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in several states – meaning there are some government offices, local businesses and other closures in some places.