Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and artisans ...

Pope Francis remained in critical condition and resting Wednesday, as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the Eternal ...

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People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

The combination of health issues has kept the Pope from performing his public duties, including weekly prayers on Sundays, ...

The pontiff's condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, according to doctors.

Pope Francis is arguably one of the most progressive popes to lead the Catholic Church. His position on LGBTQ+ people shook ...