A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...
The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.
Pope Francis spends “a peaceful night” at Rome‘s Gemelli Hospital and has breakfast while sitting in an armchair on Thursday ...
At the University of San Diego, some Catholic students grew up with Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church. They say ...
The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.
Dozens of Valley Catholics offered prayers for Pope Francis inside Saint John's Cathedral in downtown Fresno Monday as the health of the leader remains fragile.
Prayers and candles were offered at Noon Mass in Corpus Christi for Pope Francis, a beloved figure known for his compassion, ...
Upon the resignation or death of a pope, a group of clergy members known as the College of Cardinals would be called to ...