FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Pope Francis' visit to the United States is just days away. In preparation of his historic stop, local Catholic schools are incorporating his visit into their curriculum.

Pope Francis could have easily spent his time in the United States celebrating Mass, meeting with dignitaries and waving to crowds from the popemobile, but he also went out of his was to see a ...

Pope Francis appoints Robert Francis Prevost, left, as cardinal during the Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals at St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 30, 2023, in Vatican City.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope. On Thursday, he stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...

The Vatican selected the first American pope on May 8 with many United States politicians extending congratulations. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ascended to the papacy and chose the title of ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane ...

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Jesuit religious order ever, and the first in more than a century and a half to come from any religious order. The previous one was Gregory XVI (1831-1846 ...