Pope Francis is on the mend, showing a slight improvement in his health, which has allowed him to welcome a visit from ...
Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of ...
The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, ...
Pope Francis on Monday received a visit from Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the Substitute for ...
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
Pope Francis has also written a letter of resignation, to be invoked if he became medically incapacitated.
The Vatican press office said Cardinal Parolin will lead a rosary for the pontiff in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. local time.
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...