For most University of San Diego students, Pope Francis is the only pope they really remember. “Pope Benedict was before him, ...

Dozens of Valley Catholics offered prayers for Pope Francis inside Saint John's Cathedral in downtown Fresno Monday as the health of the leader remains fragile.

Pope Francis' 10th night in the hospital "went well," according a brief Monday update from the Vatican. The big picture: But ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed ...

Prayers and candles were offered at Noon Mass in Corpus Christi for Pope Francis, a beloved figure known for his compassion, ...

Pope Francis is in critical condition at Gemelli Hospital in Rome with double pneumonia and kidney failure — and Catholics ...

Upon the resignation or death of a pope, a group of clergy members known as the College of Cardinals would be called to ...

At the University of San Diego, some Catholic students grew up with Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church. They say ...

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not ...

The papal thriller and the lead in Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' were surprise winners on Sunday, adding a few final ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert ...

The wet black cobblestones shone from the bright lights illuminating the fountains and the front of the square where Pope Francis normally sits for his Wednesday general audiences. An image of Mater ...