Pope Francis has transformed the church from an institution in which a few called the shots to a church of the people of God.

Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...

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

The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of ...

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

When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal ...

The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable and no new ...

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable as he works from ...