Pope Francis has issued a message thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick as he continues his ...

But his doctors have decided to keep his prognosis as 'guarded', meaning that he is not yet in the clear.

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

On Saturday, the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, took Francis’ place to celebrate Mass for an ...

Pope Francis thanked his supporters for their prayers on Thursday in a breathless audio message that nonetheless lifted ...

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Francis, including an Argyle family whose son was blessed as a baby.

The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.

Pope Francis has suffered another setback in his battle with pneumonia, with the Vatican confirming that he has been placed ...

Pope Francis' extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the frail or elderly, must ...