Signs of the times. The rise of Trumpism has fueled a new form of “civic sedevacantism,” challenging the legitimacy of the ...

Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope in 2013 following five ballots in a papal conclave.

Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on ...

From the hushed prayers in a hospital chapel to the flickering candles outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis' ...

Pope Francis ' recovery from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as a chest X-ray confirmed improvement, two days after ...

The pope has emerged as an increasingly lonely moral voice against perilous global trends like nationalism and populism.

ROME — The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward notching some important milestones in his papacy: The 12th anniversary Thursday of his election as ...

Pope Francis has participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat after getting good news from his doctors.

Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and death. And he has personally directed that his ...

With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...