The day earned its name from the Christian tradition of seeking absolution before the start of Lent. Pancakes became ...

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial ...

Christians begin Lent, a 40-day period of preparation leading up to Easter—a tradition dating back to the early centuries of ...

For nearly two millennia, the papacy has shaped world history, standing at the intersection of faith, politics, and power.

Pope Francis suffered a health setback on Friday after inhaling vomit due to a bronchial spasm, requiring non-invasive ...

Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying a setback in his two-week long ...

The Pope has ‘isolated’ breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says - The update comes as crowds gather outside the hospital ...