The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls "light work".

A detail is seen of "Angels Unawares," a sculpture by Canadian Timothy Schmalz in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican,

You’ve seen the movie “Conclave” — but what does a real one look like? A papal conclave is one of the most unique and secretive processes in the world, bringing together cardinals who gather under intense pressure to choose a new pope.

Local theology instructor Phil Pillin has looked up to him throughout his entire academic career. He shared how the pope has been a role model for him during his journey. “Pope Francis has been to Pontiff my entire academic high education academic journey — so all my undergrad,

Jesus, who weeps with us, will sow in our hearts all the answers we seek,' the Pope wrote to Cinzia, whose son Fabrizio went out one evening in October 2019 and never returned home.

Many people in northeast Wisconsin are hoping and praying for a full recovery, which includes a Neenah woman. Dora Fabian has been watching the Pope’s health closely. “I hope he’s getting better, but it’s kind of sad to know that maybe we are going to lose him,

As Pope Francis continues to show improvement in his battle against double pneumonia and other issues, the outpouring of support from Tampa and around the world continues to grow.

Nearly a decade after Pope Francis plucked them from a refugee camp in Greece, a Syrian couple and their child have carved out a quiet life in suburban Rome

Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that the Vatican had cancelled a meeting between Pius XI and “the Indian nationalist leader” because the Pope thought he might be criticized “if he received the visitor in his usual scanty clothing.

What happens after a pope dies? Many are asking this as the 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.

In this a crucifix is seen as Pope Francis leads his general audience from his library in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) For those who recognize Christ as the savior,