The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...

The pope, who has chronic lung disease, has been stable for two days after suffering two respiratory crises Monday.

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Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for ...

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, hasn't seen a birth in 96 years due to its unique population of celibate clergy ...

On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores ...

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to ...

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

Since Vatican II ended in 1965, the Catholic Church has seen a massive decline in the United States. Why are people leaving?

COMMENTARY: The Council’s Decree ‘Christus Dominus’ is a vivid reminder of the meaning of the bishop’s pastoral role in the ...