Pope has been hospitalised and confided in close aides that he may not survive. The pontiff has made significant moves to ensure the continuation of his legacy.

J. P. Grayland, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North (New Zealand), currently visiting professor at the University of Tübingen (Germany). Prayers at presidential inaugurations in ...

Pope Francis, accompanied by then President Benigno S. Aquino III, hugs children at the garden area of the Malacañan Palace during the welcome ceremony for the State Visit and Apostolic Journey ...

Yann Vagneux tells us about the Hindu god Ram, the ideal “maryada purushottam,” or the “perfect man.” (Photo courtesy of MEP) From my first Kumbh Mela, I will never forget the inaugural ...

Pope Francis, 88, is making key moves to shape the Church’s future as health concerns grow. Hospitalized with bronchitis, ...

Italian nun Sister Raffaella Petrini was named Saturday as president of the Vatican City State. That makes her essentially ...

The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis, hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection, has developed pneumonia in ...

A new report indicated that Pope Francis is pessimistic about his recovery after doctors diagnosed him with pneumonia in both ...

Despite his diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia Tuesday night, sources near the pope and close papal aides have said that while his condition is serious, he is not in danger and is making progress toward ...

Pope Francis, who has been suffering from intense pain, reportedly privately mentioned that 'he won't make it this time'.

As hundreds of its members were gathered in a general assembly in Aparecida (Brazil), the society of apostolic life, Sodalitium Christianae Vitae (“sodality—or brotherhood—of Christian life ...

Pope Francis, 88, is "seriously worried" about his health and is trying to secure some of his reforms ahead of a potential ...