VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon. Here is a ...

Elected pope at age 58, he was known for energetic, non-stop itineraries and for emphasizing international diplomacy. On a ...

The pontiff made a public speech in English for the first time. SEOUL, South Korea -- Pope Francis started his five-day visit to South Korea by making a public speech in English for the first time and ...

Pope Francis' trip presents a "tremendous challenge." — -- Ensuring the security of a world dignitary can be a huge logistical challenge, but when that dignitary also loves to mingle with the ...