Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that ...

Women’s work may not have been glamorous, but it was vital to the workings of the pope’s court and surrounding city.

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

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health issues for Sunday, Feb. 23. For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Feb. 24. Pope Francis remained in critical ...

Pope Francis is currently receiving care at Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Italy, where he was transferred on Friday for treatment of bronchitis after a dip in his health. The pontiff was diagnosed ...

The pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing. Pope Francis suffered a "prolonged" asthmatic respiratory crisis Saturday morning with doctors having to supply oxygen ...

Pope Francis remains in “critical” but stable condition, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said on Tuesday, adding that the 88-year-old did not have any “acute respiratory episodes” and ...

Pope suffered 'asthma-like' breathing crisis, Vatican says Pope 'is suffering more than yesterday', statement says Blood transfusions and oxygen needed, prognosis 'guarded' Pope has been in ...

The Pope remains in a critical condition and is now showing an "initial, mild" kidney problem - but is "vigilant" and took part in Mass in hospital with those caring for him. The Vatican statement ...

Pope Francis "is fine" as his medical condition is not life-threatening, but he is expected to remain hospitalized for at least all of next week, his doctors in Italy announced Friday. Gemelli ...

Pope Francis is “not out of danger” due to his age and fragile health, his medical team told journalists on Friday. During a Vatican press conference at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, both Dr ...

A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his hospitalization in Rome. "I have recently received many messages of ...