Eager crowds greeted Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, where he described the importance of helping the poor and the weak. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)
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As Pope Francis becomes accustomed to everything that comes with being pope, one of the main things he will have to get used to is the intense security measures he will now be subject to, from the Popemobile to the protective Swiss Guard. Maria Shriver reports. (TODAY)
NBC News Special Report: NBC's Keir Simmons and Father Robert Barron report from St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, where pilgrims and faithful celebrate Pope Francis' inaugural mass. (NBC News)
Catholics have quickly embraced the humble pontiff, whose different style enabled a spur of the moment decision to step into the crowd after Sunday mass and shake peoples' hands. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)
As the new Pope Francis has been greeting tens of thousands in St. Peter's Square this weekend, worldwide leaders, including Vice President Joe Biden, are arriving for his inauguration on Tuesday. NBC's Keir Simmons reports. (TODAY)
Pope Francis's casual style is winning over faithful and becoming the hallmark of his papacy, NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)
"It's nice to be here to say hi to you all," said Pope Francis to a crowd of thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square Sunday. In his first Angelus blessing of his pontificate, the pope spoke about forgiveness. NBC's Keir Simmons reports. (TODAY)
The sister of Pope Francis told reporters that her brother was in love with a girl when he was young and went to church to pray about it. She said it was at that moment that he "felt the call" to serve the church. NBC's Keir Simmons reports. (TODAY)
It has been a whirlwind week for Pope Francis, but he took some time out to talk with the world's press, revealing how he chose his famous name. NBC's Keir Simmons reports. (TODAY)
Reports that the leader of Argentina's Jesuits didn't do enough to protect two priests kidnapped and tortured during Argentina's military dictatorship are believed to be anti-clerical elements used to attack the church, according to the Vatican. NBC's Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News)