A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...

Walter Espindola wears a shirt with the image of Pope Francis upon arriving at a Mass to pray for his health at Constitucion ...

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

Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” but is still in “critical” condition, the Vatican said in an update on Monday, adding that his mild kidney issues are not concerning.“The ...

Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia and recent blood tests also revealed "mild renal insufficiency." ...

On his tenth day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for treatment of a complex respiratory infection and bilateral pneumonia, Pope ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will lead a public recitation of the rosary at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 in St.

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

What pontiff is next in line to head the Catholic Church? Pope Francis remains in critical condition, says Vatican. Here's update and what to know ...