ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required ...

Pope Francis, who has chronic lung disease, was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a weeklong bout of bronchitis ...

The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions ...

The sermon to be delivered at a mass celebrating the Jubilee of Deacons scheduled at 9 am Sunday at St Peter's Basilica has ...

Local Catholics and jubilee pilgrims in Rome are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery as he marks one week in the hospital for ...

Questions about the possibility of opening the diaconate to women were part of the conversation Feb. 21 at Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.

The special event is expected to attract about 25 million visitors to participate in Rome's religious celebrations.

The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.

Planning a trip to Italy this year? You’re likely going to have to consider your plans a bit more than in previous years, as this one’s special: it’s the Jubilee Year, a Roman Catholic religious event ...

Welcoming me at the entrance of the Vatican Library is Don Giacomo Cardinali, commissioner of the Exhibition Hall and ...

These sites each have a unique history and hold significance in their local region, helping Catholics to encounter God in new ways.

Aciman only lived in Rome for a year; new adventures awaited in (where else?) the Bronx. With help from relatives, he applied ...