As worshipers entered the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Northeast Washington for the noon ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was up and receiving therapy on Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from ...

The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...

For the third time in a row, the pope was unable to publicly recite the Sunday Angelus prayer. However, he published it in ...

By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Ashes on foreheads on Ash Wednesday, “fish frys” on Fridays, passion plays, ...

Although director Edward Berger tends to sensationalize papal conclaves in “Conclave,” the film nonetheless gives audiences a ...

For nearly two millennia, the papacy has shaped world history, standing at the intersection of faith, politics, and power.

The pope remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory crisis on ...

Reporting from Rome, Fox News' Lauren Green writes that papal historian Austen Ivereigh is trying to dispel rumors that Pope Francis might resign amid his current health crisis.

Pope Francis has released a notable message to the world from his hospital bed in Italy. Pope spoke from Rome’s Gemelli ...

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis ' clinical condition remains "stable" on Sunday, the Vatican said, as the pontiff continues ...