For much of the church’s history, the pope’s body was closely associated with the sanctity of his office, as the papal ...

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it ...

A Mass was held in St. Peter's Basilica Friday in honor of Pope Francis as the 88-year-old marked two milestones this week: ...

The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

Pope Francis is starting his 29th straight day in the hospital, a day after he marked the 12th anniversary of his elected ...