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

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

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 ...

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

Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave ...

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

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

Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.

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.

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

Catholics gather at the Manila Cathedral in Manila, Philippines on Friday Feb. 21, 2025 to pray for the healing and recovery of Pope Francis as part of a nationwide call for prayers initiated by ...