The Vatican is opening the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines.

The Vatican is opening the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines.

Although the pontiff has begun meeting with more people, he remains frail and will not lead important Easter events, the ...

"We are able to hope because we know that the Father is waiting for us. He sees us from afar and he always leaves the door ...

The Vatican said it was waiting to advise on what role he may play in upcoming Holy Week events leading up to Easter Sunday.

Pope Francis on Wednesday said Jesus continues to go out in search of those who are lost or without hope in a catechesis titled “Jesus Christ Our Hope.” In his written catechesis ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis spends part of his days at his desk working and concelebrates Mass daily in his private chapel VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis spends part of his days at ...

Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, after he accepted the resignation of Omaha Archbishop George Lucas.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumonia, the doctor who ...

As hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy gathered in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis commended their distinctive ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation that continues to flourish worldwide.

Pope Francis’ historic “Statio Orbis” blessing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic remains relevant for the Church as it did five years ago. Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter ...