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

Many in the crowd reached out to touch Francis' hand or garments as he was brought in a wheelchair down a ramp to the main altar, where he issued his brief greeting into a microphone ...

Pope Francis is still recovering from double pneumonia, but the 88-year-old still met with faithful after the Palm Sunday ...

The pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities.

The first Catholic convert elected to the vice presidency has provoked an extraordinary string of conflicts within the church ...

It was the first confirmed meeting since the pope’s return to the Vatican after five weeks in the hospital for life-threatening double pneumonia.

An array of policymakers, theologians, and representatives for Catholic aid organizations have shared their takes on ...

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Pope Francis made briefly appeared on stage during a special Jubilee Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, delighting crowds. It was his first official appearance at the Vatican since leaving the ...

The pontiff's surprise entrance came during a special Jubilee Mass for those who are sick and those who care for the sick.

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