Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, celebrates a Mass to pray for Pope Francis with ambassadors accredited ...

Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...

The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis followed Feb 16 mass and his traditional Angelus weekly prayer on television in a Rome hospital where the 88-year-old pontiff is being treated for bronchitis.

The Conversation U.S. asked Daniel Speed Thompson, a theologian at the University of Dayton, for some insight into Vatican City. The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church ...

Holy Family Parish in Louisville became a gathering place for dozens of Catholics, united in prayer for Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia.

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City Pope Francis has developed pneumonia ... Francis delegated a Vatican prelate to participate in a Mass for him on Sunday. Last week, Francis ...

Pope Francis was "resting" on Thursday (Mar 6) after a peaceful night, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old nears three weeks ...