VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While Italy’s main news agency reported that Pope Francis’ respiratory “crisis” had subsided, a Vatican ...

The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: ...

His age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.

The severe breathing crisis that Francis experienced on Feb. 22 has been overcome. The pope is not sedated. He is seated in an armchair and eating normally.

Pope Francis's ninth night in hospital passed peacefully after a respiratory attack that sparked alarm, the Vatican said ...

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis' good health as the Vatican has reported the pontiff's is in a ...

Pope Francis purportedly shared a written message from his hospital bed while remaining in critical condition and continuing ...

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis who remains in critical condition at a Rome hospital while battling double pneumonia. The Vatican said on Saturday that the 88-year-old pontiff ...

Across the city, New Yorkers are attending Sunday mass as Pope Francis continues to battle serious health issues. At Saint ...

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night, was alert and had rested after a ...

ROME – Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a ...