When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal ...

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and artisans who are now pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia. “The pope is by ...

A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...

The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of ...

The Vatican hopes to have information later Wednesday about the results of a CT scan taken Tuesday evening to check on the ...

Geno Auriemma and Phil Martelli headline this year’s recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award. Joining the two coaches ...

ROME — Pope Francis remained in critical condition and resting Wednesday, as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the ...

The pope spent another 'quiet night' in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he has been recovering from a bout with bronchitis since Feb. 14, the Vatican said.

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...