The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an ...

Pope Francis said previously that he might retire if facing extreme health issues. The Vatican reported that his condition is ...

The Vatican has issued the most promising news yet as Pope Francis, 88, continues to recover in Rome's Gemelli hospital since ...

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Pope Francis has reached the two-week mark in his recovery from pneumonia, with doctors indicating that he has passed the most critical phase of the infection. However, medical professionals remain ...

Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room and going ...

In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is held each spring as a preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on ...

Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is ...