The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been treated at the Gemelli hospital in Rome since February 14, missed the traditional weekly prayer.

Catholics and other well-wishers around the world have been praying for the Argentine pope, a liberal reformer who has led the Church for almost 12 years.

It's also home to Portugal’s oldest cathedral - the Chapel of São Frutuoso - which dates back to 1070. Inside the city is ...

Boasting nearly 40 miles of white-powder beaches, quaint fishing villages and luxurious gated resorts, this spot is a haven for royals and millionaires.

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, with no repeat of the ...