Pope Francis thanked his supporters for their prayers on Thursday in a breathless audio message that nonetheless lifted spirits among his faithful as concerns grow for the 88-year-old pontiff’s ...

Vatican City — Pope Francis remained in critical but stable ... Stopping to deliver personal blessings to some at the end of the ceremony, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco said the crowd's diversity ...

Friday marks the pope's 22nd consecutive day in hospital. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis' "overall condition remains stable within his complex medical situation and the prognosis remains reserved ...

Pope Francis "had a restful night" and awoke just after 8 a.m., the Vatican said Friday, marking three weeks since he was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for double pneumonia. The Friday ...

For example, African bishops publicly criticized Pope Francis' December 2023 ruling that allowed blessings of individuals in same sex couples. His most controversial move was limiting the ...