For nearly two millennia, the papacy has shaped world history, standing at the intersection of faith, politics, and power.

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

TORVAIANICA, Italy (AP) — Moira Camila Garnica and a group of fellow migrant transgender women have been gathering at their ...

There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...

Pope Francis had coffee and was reading newspapers Saturday after doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a bronchial spasm.

The Vatican says Pope Francis suffered a coughing fit that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...

With its rich history, bustling streets, and endless attractions, planning a seamless trip can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals ...