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

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Catholics around the world are marking the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis's election as pontiff by praying for his recovery ...

From the hushed prayers in a hospital chapel to the flickering candles outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis' ...

Hospitalized since Feb. 14 with bronchitis and difficulty breathing, Pope Francis was later diagnosed with double pneumonia.

Over the last week, the 88-year-old’s condition has stabilised and doctors said he was no longer in imminent danger of death.

Buckingham Palace is pressing ahead with plans for the King and Queen to visit the Holy See next month, as Pope Francis ...

The Vatican’s phone number is public, and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master order make sure all who ...

Pope Francis, currently recovering from pneumonia, admitted to feeling fragile and facing a "period of trial" as he expressed ...

In recent weeks, worrying health bulletins about the pope may have led to the belief that his death was imminent, sparking ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for ...

Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a ...