VATICAN CITY (AP) — During his first foreign trip in 2013, Pope Francis made headlines when he carried his own black leather briefcase as he...

Two of Pope Francis’ closest advisers are predicting that he will recover from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his pontificate will open...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is recovering well from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his pontificate would open, two of his closest advisers...

The Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Pope Francis After receiving this recognition, the Holy Father decided to send the meda...

By NICOLE WINFIELDROME (AP) — Pope Francis ’ condition continued to improve Wednesday and he hasn’t needed to use the mechanical ventilatio...

Vatican Media Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican....

Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News Catholics attend the Mass and episcopal ordination of two new bishops in St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 17, 2021....

Courtesy photo Daiana Guspero and Massimiliano Varrese dance tango in the plaza outside Gemelli Hospital on March 16, 2025. Gusper...

Francis' condition has recently improved despite some complications, with the pope saying he no longer feels in imminent danger.

In the image published online by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff was seated in a wheelchair and praying in the private chapel of Rome...

Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Pope Francis affirmed facing a“period of trial” as he undergoes treatment for pneumonia complications,expressing gra...

The Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests.

Holy See Press Office The first photo of Pope Francis since he entered Gemelli Hospital on February 14, 2025. In the photo, the Ho...

The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he was admitted more than a month ago.The pontiff, 88, was admitt...

The pontiff, 88, continues papal duties despite ill health, approving long-term church reform from his hospital room.