Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Francis Asbury, Sylvester II becoming pope, and ...

It was a close call, but Francis’ emergence from Gemelli Hospital ensures that implementation of the Synod on Synodality's ...

Despite being unwell, Pope Francis has continued to lead the Church and advocate for peace, much like he did during the Covid ...

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France, speaks during an Oct. 23, 2023, briefing about the assembly of the Synod of ...

While some cardinals dismiss such talk as a ‘soap opera’, Francis himself has already penned a letter of resignation, just in ...

The Rev. Trish Vanni reflects on Pope Francis, mercy, and spiritual healing during Lent in a divided and hurting world.

ANALYSIS: The Holy Father is accustomed to a busy daily schedule, frequent travel abroad, and a hands-on governing style.

During the Amazon Synod (2019), the Pontiff reinforced the Church’s commitment to defending Indigenous sovereignty, urging ...

Francis is well aware that anytime he has gone into the hospital, the plotting has begun for electing the next pope, ...

The doctor also said that although Francis is no longer suffering from pneumonia, there is still some bacteria in his lungs ...

In this Oct. 16, 2015 file photo, Pope Francis shakes hands with a Vatican Swiss guard as he leaves after a morning session ...

COMMENTARY: The synodal process is being positioned as a kind of capstone project for the entire Francis papacy.