At the end of that meeting, the German pope started speaking in Latin and stunned those ... an event traditionally held every ...

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to ...

The 88-year-old’s prognosis remains uncertain but he expressed gratitude Wednesday in an audio message thanking well-wishers.

The Vatican had said that the pope was well enough to meet with the Vatican secretary of ... During the audience, Francis ...

Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...

First, he reflected the concerns of people on the continent with his message ... addressing social issues in Africa.

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

First word THE phrase "ides of March" (the 15th day of March in ancient Roman calendar) has carried a sense of foreboding ...

ROME — Pope ... Francis said in the message, which he drafted in recent days. Francis said he was living his hospitalization as an experience of profound solidarity with people who are sick ...