For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope’s health. As leader of the world’s 1.4 ...

Pope Francis is in critical condition with a complex lung infection and anemia, receiving treatment in a Rome hospital.

ROME – Pope Francis continued his recovery from pneumonia Tuesday as the Vatican set in motion a nightly marathon of prayers ...

Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. He has always been a leader who defies expectations.

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the ...

On February 24, prayers for Pope Francis continued at Gemelli Hospital, where the Holy Father remains hospitalized. In the St ...

Thousands of people have gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ condition has shown a slight improvement, which, however, is still critical, the Vatican ...

Despite the concerns, the statement said that Francis was still alert and out of bed. “The Holy Father continues to be ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Doctors said there has been a “slight improvement” in Pope Francis’ condition on Monday (Feb. 24) after ...

The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and ...

Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the ...