Now in its 12th year, the Church’s “24 Hours for the Lord” Lenten initiative is believed to have been inspired by the ...

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service For Pope Francis' medical team at Rome's Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. ...

Change can be frightening, but the Holy Spirit encourages the faithful to face their fears, follow Jesus' light and be "born ...

Doctors coordinating the Pope's hospital care said his medical team briefly considered considered suspending treatment after ...

Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis. Read what his doctor ...

The pope's medical team had to decide whether to "stop and let him go or force it and try all the drugs and therapies possible." ...

Massimiliano Strappetti, the nurse who is Pope Francis' primary medical caregiver at the Vatican, adjusts a microphone for ...

Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an ...

Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an ...

Pope Francis is recovering at the Vatican under 24-hour medical care, receiving ongoing respiratory and speech therapy, with ...

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for medical care last ...

Francis made his first appearance in five weeks. Doctors say he needs two months of rest and convalescence at the Vatican.