Pope Francis’ recovery from double pneumonia continues. As a chest X-ray has confirmed improvement. Doctors earlier this week ...

A Groundbreaking Look at the Swiss Guard’s Hidden World For over five centuries, the Vatican Swiss Guard has stood as a symbol of faith, loyalty, and sacrifice, charged with protecting the Pope and ...

"We do not want simply to coexist; we want to live together in sincere and mutual esteem," said the message for the month of ...

The scars of ISIS still linger in Iraq, and the threat of extremism has not vanished. But hope has taken root in the ...

There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...

ROME — Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying an alarming ...

According to a statement issued Friday, Feb. 28 by the Vatican, the 88-year-old pontiff experienced an “isolated” breathing crisis that has raised concerns about his condition. After a morning spent ...

He should focus on his work and leave enforcement to us. He’s got a wall around the Vatican, does he not?” As a Catholic, it pains me to hear our spiritual leader being made the subject of harsh words ...

Nevertheless, his near-term upcoming calendar of events was being changed: The Vatican cancelled a Holy Year audience scheduled for Saturday, and it remained to be seen if Francis would skip his ...

Nevertheless, his near-term upcoming calendar of events was being changed: The Vatican cancelled a Holy Year audience scheduled for Saturday, and it remained to be seen if Francis would skip his ...