Francis has extended the work of the Synod of Bishops, a signature initiative of his 12-year papacy, which has discussed ...

The only public sign of life from the pope since his hospitalization was a recorded audio message thanking people for their prayers for his recovery in a weak and labored voice. It was played in St.

Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on ...

Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform process for the global Catholic Church, emphasizing women's roles and LGBTQ inclusion. Despite his hospitalization, Francis shows no signs of stepping ...

Asharq Al Awsat Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday with signs of recovery continuing on a positive trajectory.The Vatican announced Friday that ...

Pope Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, entering his fifth week of hospital treatment. The Vatican has ...

Pope Francis’ condition “continues to be stable,” and “the recovery process is slow and requires time for the consolidation ...

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it ...

A chest X-ray confirmed improvements, the Vatican said on Wednesday, just two days after days after doctors declared he’s no ...

If the last few days are any guide, Francis will likely follow the Vatican’s spiritual retreat remotely while his physical ...