Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held his title for 12 years. What to know about the Jesuit.

Philip Shenon talks about the past seven popes, and how efforts to reform the Church with the Second Vatican Council led to power struggles and doctrinal debates that lasted for decades.

Worry over Pope Francis' health has fueled speculation as to who could replace the pontiff if his condition worsens.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis showed slight improvement in laboratory tests Monday and resumed some work activities, including ...

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A life of love, creativity, and service Karin LaPlante, 77, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at Ascension All ...

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Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for ...

The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on 14 February with breathing ...

Parishioners at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Hollywood are concerned about the health of Pope Francis.

St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Irondequoit held a service on Sunday night to pray for peace, three years after ...