The new rules also allow for a pope to be buried in a church other than St. Peter’s Basilica. Francis has asked to be buried instead in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, a church dear to him and ...

Pope Francis continues his recovery from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital with the Vatican expected to issue the ...

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Pope Francis' health continued to improve Wednesday, with the Vatican reporting that he no longer requires mechanical ventilation to aid his breathing. The 88-year-old pontiff has also reduced his ...

Discussions of succession scenarios have been accelerated by the pontiff’s bout with double pneumonia and warnings that he ...

After receiving this recognition, the Holy Father decided to send the medal to the Buenos Aires cathedral, where he served as ...

Pope Francis has participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat after getting good news from his doctors.

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Pope Francis' condition continues to improve and he no longer requires mechanical ventilation for help breathing at night in the treatment of double pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday.