Following the death of a pope, or in rare cases of resignation such as with Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican convenes a papal ...

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

All indications suggest the 88-year-old pontiff has overcome the possible risks from a respiratory crisis last week. He is ...

Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...

Pope Francis met with the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on Monday as he rested comfortably ...

Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the morning of Mar. 2, in his ...

Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of ...

A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double ...

Thousands gathered to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and ...

Pope Francis was well enough Tuesday to meet with his No. 2 to approve new decrees for possible saints, even while still hospitalized in critical but stable condition for double pneumonia and ...

Pope Francis is on the mend, showing a slight improvement in his health, which has allowed him to welcome a visit from ...