The decrees, published on Tuesday in the Holy See's noon bulletin, signalled that the machinery of the Vatican is grinding on ...

The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to ...

Pope Francis "rested well" during his 11th night in hospital in Rome, the Holy See said on Tuesday. Despite a slightly ...

Right now, our focus is on the Holy Father’s health, his recovery, and his return to the Vatican—these are the only things that matter.” With these words, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, ...

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

Pope Francis entered the hospital for treatment of bronchitis on Feb. 14. Almost two weeks later, doctors say the pope — who contracted a case of double pneumonia while at Romes ...

THE Pope wrote his resignation letter 12 years ago in case he became too ill to fulfil the holy role as he remains in a 'critical' state in hospital. The Pontiff has spent 10 nights in Rome's ...

Pope Francis “had a quiet night and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office informed journalists just after 8 a.m., Wednesday ...