Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...

In all, John Paul II was in the Gemelli on that second occasion in 1981 from June 20 to August 14, a robust total of 55 days ...

A special meeting of Cardinals has reportedly been scheduled, though the Vatican denies that it is linked to any announcement ...

Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that ...

Since learning of the Pope’s critical condition, students at John Paul II have offered up their daily prayers.

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

Simona Pettinato is among those who have gathered near the Gemelli Hospital to show their support for Pope Francis. “Prayer ...

The Pope remains hospitalized, with his condition still considered very serious, although there has been a slight improvement ...

The Vatican said ailing Pope Francis had a peaceful night in the hospital and was up and sitting in an armchair on Wednesday ...

Despite critical condition, Pope Francis continues Vatican duties from hospital, as faithful gather to pray for his recovery.

Pope Francis entered the hospital for treatment of bronchitis on Feb. 14. Almost two weeks later, doctors say the pope — who contracted a case of double pneumonia while at Romes ...

The Pope remains in hospital, and while his condition is still quite serious, there has been a slight improvement in recent ...