And the postulator of St. John Paul II's sainthood cause, Msgr. Slawomir Oder, in 2010 published the letters Pope John Paul ...

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

Pope Francis entered the hospital for treatment of bronchitis on Feb. 14. Almost two weeks later, doctors say the pope — who contracted a case of double pneumonia while at Romes ...

People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...

For nearly two millennia, popes have shaped Catholic doctrine, guided the faithful, and navigated global challenges, from St.

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.

Francis, 88, has been in critical condition for several days and he has remained absent from several regular appearances. The ...

The pope never travels alone. In addition to the flight crew, he is accompanied by his staff and typically 60-70 journalists selected to cover the trip. The pope and his entourage sit in the business ...

Pope Francis' condition remains critical but stable and he was able to do some work while still in the hospital with double ...

The Catholic Church is believed to have recognized more than 10,000 saints. Only 11 have been from the U.S. and none of them have come from Minnesota.

This is a new series I have often considered delivering, and only now after many a papal encyclical read here launch it. How ...

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...