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

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

Pope Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted with a severe respiratory infection.

Vatican Tensed As Pope's Condition Remains 'Critical'; Catholics Hold Prayers | Watch Srinagar and parts of the Kashmir ...

The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still ...

Upon the resignation or death of a pope, a group of clergy members known as the College of Cardinals would be called to convene for a conclave to vote on the next one.

The Vatican press office has released a statement saying the pope had a peaceful evening of rest in hospital and is ...