Pope Francis said previously that he might retire if facing extreme health issues. The Vatican reported that his condition is ...

Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an ...

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

ROME — Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and ...

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.

The Vatican said ailing Pope Francis had a peaceful night in the hospital and was up and sitting in an armchair on Wednesday ...