Pope Francis

Francis lead a canonization Mass after telling bishops earlier that the offenses of the sex abuse scandal must never be repeated.

During his brief capital parade, Pope Francis gave thumbs up and blessings to a jubilant crowd.

The pontiff’s remarks put him solidly in line with the president on climate change

The Spanish missionary is credited with spreading Christianity in California but is controversial among some for how Native Americans were treated under his watch.

Let's have some fun, shall we?

Which bold-facers made the White House guest list?

The traffic nightmare expected to accompany the pope's visit hasn't happened -- yet.

Authorities warned they are expecting road -- and Metro rail -- conditions to change as the pope moves about the city .

Perhaps no one knows the behind-the-scenes of the men’s relationship better than Ken Hackett, the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.

Popes have employed all sorts of four-wheeled vehicles to get from place to place. Here are 31 of them.

To understand Pope Francis and what he might say in Washington, you have to understand his Latin American background.

Traveling with Francis: a personal valet, the “Vat Pack” and one lucky low-level Vatican staffer.

Before starting the business of his historic visit to the U.S., the pontiff received an enthusiastic greeting.