On Saturday, the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, took Francis’ place to celebrate Mass for an ...

a reminder that the church had a global vision and influence long before globalization came into fashion. Now, with Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the ...

After a scary setback in his recovery from double pneumonia, Pope Francis was drinking coffee and reading the newspaper Saturday morning. The fact that he was able to drink the beverage signaled ...