While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

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

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the ...

The Pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after struggling for several days with bronchitis. Over the weekend the ...

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday joined Catholics all over the world in praying for the speedy and full recovery of ...

The organizer of the Holy Year, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, celebrated the Mass in his place and offered a special prayer for Francis from the altar before delivering the homily the pope had prepared.