A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests.

The pope slept and is resting," the Vatican statement said. The Vatican had said late Sunday his condition remains critical ...

StatementThe Vatican released a brief statement on Monday morning, noting that Pope Francis “had a good night, slept, and is ...

You can get in touch with Jesus by emailing [email protected] The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope ...

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ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis was "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican ...

Pope Francis ' 10th night in the hospital "went well," according a brief Monday update from the Vatican. The big picture: But ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

The Vatican described his condition as critical for the first time on Saturday, reporting that the 88-year-old Francis needed ...