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

Pope Francis is making his first public appearance in five weeks before being discharged from the hospital where he was ...

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

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

Here are highlights of the longest hospital stay of Pope Francis' 12-year papacy, based on details provided by the Vatican.

"Yes," he responded, "because he was always alert. Even when his condition worsened, he was fully conscious. That night was ...

Pope Francis on Sunday is set to make his first public appearance in five weeks prior to being discharged from a Rome ...

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

The Vatican on Tuesday launched new pastoral care guidelines for the protection and promotion of human life to mark the 30th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae.

(CNS photo/Vatican Media) The windows were opened 10 ... and he had marks under his eyes (probably from the mask he had to wear at night to receive oxygen), and he seemed frail.