Even so, it seems to me that most of the hypocrisy I have observed in my church is in its leadership, from the Pope, to many of the bishops and cardinals and some priests. First, let me explain my journey in the Roman Catholic Church.

His age and prolonged illness have raised questions about whether he might resign, and revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See.

Pope Francis' age and prolonged illness have revived interest in how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.

Francis' age and prolonged illness has revived interest about how papal power is exercised in the Holy See, how it is transferred and under what circumstances.

Argentines have long waited for Pope Francis to visit the homeland he left in 2013 to become the head of the Roman Catholic Church. With his health delicate as he battles double pneumonia, the return seems increasingly unlikely now to happen.

The surprising success of “Conclave” and its momentum going into Sunday’s Academy Awards have thrust the arcane rules, glorious ceremony and supreme drama of one of the Catholic Church’s most

The 88-year-old, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, experienced two acute respiratory crises on Monday.

An article by Manchester Evening News states that while the Pope holds ultimate authority, much of the day-to-day governance of the Vatican and the wider Church is managed by a group of senior officials. These individuals ensure the Church's operations proceed smoothly regardless of the Pope's health or presence.

Vatican provides update on Pope’s new health crisis - Pope Francis has suffered further setbacks in his fight against pneumonia that required him to resume using noninvasive mechanical ventilation to