VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Being ordained is not an ascent but a descent, whereby we make ourselves small, lower ourselves and ...

“Pope Francis is touched by the numerous messages of affection and closeness that he continues to receive in these hours,” ...

If he was comfortable enough Pope Francis would be able look outside and see the gatherings of the devout Catholic faithful ...

Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, celebrated the Mass with 2,500 deacons and ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...

A moved and prayerful crowd upon hearing the news of the worsening health condition of Pope Francis gathered in St. Peter's ...

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, offered his thanks for the "many messages of affection" he has received since he was hospitalized earlier this month.

And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally ...

Prayers filled St. Peter’s Basilica Sunday as Archbishop Rino Fisichella delivered Pope Francis’ prepared homily to thousands ...