The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening. Read more
Kennedy, himself a professed Catholic, has faced intense scrutiny from both sides of the aisle for his controversial views on... Read more
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14 following meetings with a number of people, including... Read more
The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory infections, and a... Read more
For the fifth consecutive year the joint retreat between the Holy Father and the Roman Curia has been canceled. Read more
Plunging fertility rates, due to multiple factors, present profound challenges for couples today, and the future does not look bright. Read more
Monica Bertagnolli answered questions for about two hours on Capitol Hill on Wednesday before the Senate Health Committee. Read more
The nurse reportedly advised the pope to undergo tests in February. Read more
The ward is located on the same floor as the pope’s suite. Read more
A Vatican spokesman said ongoing treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.” Read more
A Vatican spokesman said the pope would remain “a few more days.” Read more
During his hospitalization, Pope Francis has exchanged affectionate messages with the young patients in the nearby pediatric oncology and children’s... Read more
The Vatican said the pope “spent a quiet day with normal clinical progress.” Read more
The Vatican said the pope was able to eat and move “unassisted.” Read more
The Vatican said the pope’s recovery process was “regular and satisfactory.” Read more
Pope Francis is recuperating at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
The Vatican said that the pope had “rested well overnight.” Read more
Pope Francis underwent a three-hour operation on the evening of July 4. Read more
A Vatican spokesman said: “His Holiness Pope Francis is in good general condition.” Read more
Pope Francis has "reacted well" to a scheduled colon surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital on Sunday. Read more