Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, is propelled by an energy and stubborn drive that has taken him far -- but could ...

As Pope Francis, the oldest pope in over a century, continues to decline in health, speculation is percolating as to who will ...

The 88-year-old pontiff is in good spirits and is grateful for the prayers for his recovery, the Vatican said.

The Argentine pope, a known workaholic who keeps up a grueling pace despite his many ailments, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli ...

"We are one family as people of different religious beliefs and the prevailing freedom of worship in Uganda is a clear ...

The pope, who underwent surgery in 1957 to remove part of one of his lungs after suffering a severe respiratory infection, ...

After being hospitalized Friday for bronchitis, Pope Francis has been prescribed "complete rest" and did not lead his traditional Sunday noon blessing, according to the Vatican.

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.