As he enters his 13th year as pope, Francis stands tall as the moral authority in today’s world, a voice pleading for ...

Pope Leo IX escapes captivity and returns to Rome. 1144: Gherardo Caccianemici is elected Pope Lucius II. 1496: Jews ...

At 88, Francis is the second-oldest Pope in history to have held office. Leo XIII holds the record as the oldest reigning Pope, reaching the age of 93.

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

This feast celebrates Peter’s leadership and the unity of the Church under the Pope. The “chair” in this feast is not just a ...

The Pope's condition remains complex and his prognosis is unclear, Vatican sources have said – but he did have a morning coffee. In an update on Saturday evening, Vatican sources said the 88 ...

When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the ...

On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed worry about Pope Francis, but there was also an air of ambivalence. By Billy Witz Reporting from Pittsburgh Congregants ...

The pope is unlikely to have wanted to reveal his hand on such a big decision. “For Francis, the freedom to discern these questions is absolute,” Ivereigh said.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave and signalling that he was still ...

Pope Francis showed improvement again Thursday, Vatican says Prognosis for Francis, 88, remains 'guarded' Pope in hospital since February 14 VATICAN CITY, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pope Francis' health ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is still guarded. Pope receives hundreds of well-wishes on ...