ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio ...

Burlington Bishop John McDermott is joining others around the world this Ash Wednesday in praying for the Pope’s health.

The 88-year-old pope received high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles a complex lung infection.

The recorded message was the first released by the Vatican since Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory illness on ...

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition battling double pneumonia, thanked the faithful for their kind messages during his hospitalization on Sunday — as he assured them that he was resting ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo and Jason Horowitz Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The Catholic world is gripped with uncertainty as Pope Francis, 88, remains in a Rome hospital because of a complex ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis recorded a pained and labored audio message Thursday to thank people for their prayers for his recovery, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he ...

The 88-year-old’s prognosis remains uncertain but he expressed gratitude Wednesday in an audio message thanking well-wishers.