Pope Francis signed a letter of resignation in 2013 to be used in case he was forced from his duties as a result of bad health. "I have already signed my resignation. Tarcisio Bertone was Secretary of ...

Here is a look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. By Rachel Donadio From the archives: A look back at Francis’ appointment as pope in March 2013. When Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a ...