Father James Martin remembers Pope Francis, who has died at age 88. A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

Gone at age 88, Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. And, ...

Thomas Wenski, the archbishop of Miami, reacts to the death of Pope Francis, who he met in 2020. Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Thousands of tulip bulbs were planted in a North Carolina community that saw a lot of devastation from flooding from Hurricane Helene. Now they're blooming as a sign of hope.

NPR asks the House Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Jim Himes of Connecticut, about a report that Defense Secretary Hegseth shared details of a strike on Houthi rebels in a second Signal chat.

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

The international community reacts to the death of Pope Francis, who was a truly global figure and influence went beyond the ...

Four House Democrats were scheduled to land in El Salvador Monday to demand the release and return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a ...

Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.

NPR speaks with SCOTUSblog reporter Amy Howe about the Supreme Court order to temporarily stop the Trump administration from deporting more Venezuelan detainees under the Alien Enemies Act.

NPR speaks with Kim Daniels, director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, about what Pope Francis has meant to U.S. Catholics.