With interest in a papal elections high thanks to the Oscar-nominated film “Conclave, ” Pope Francis decided to extend the term of the 91-year-old dean of the College of Cardinals rather than make way ...

Pope Francis will hold meetings at his home in the Vatican for the next two days after developing bronchitis, the Holy See said on Thursday.

The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory ...

New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan turns 75 Thursday, and is required to submit his resignation to the Vatican. The formality ...

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They are welcomed by the Mercy Sisters of Alma, Michigan, aided by U.S. priests and seminarians studying in Rome. The office ...

A nerdy love of science fiction, a yearning for adventure, a passion for science and a foundation of Jesuit education all helped in some way to lead a man from Detroit, Michigan, to become a master of ...

Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his scheduled appointments in the coming days, the Vatican ...

Pope Francis has thrown a wrench in some of the speculation about a future conclave. He's decided to extend the term of the ...

According to a statement from the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life, the Holy Father wanted to highlight the hope ...

This is the final column submitted by Gerry O'Shea who passed away last month after a short illness. Over the course of many ...