Whereas Matthew’s version of the first beatitude is nuanced, “Blessed are the poor in spirit”, Luke’s is stark: “Blessed are ...

In his early 20s, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove a part of his lung affected by a severe respiratory infection.

Vatican officials cleared his schedule through the weekend due a “complex” infection plaguing the 88-year-old pontiff.

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Pope Francis has spent a peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital and continues his recovery today, Vatican spokesman Matteo ...

With heavy snow and bitter cold on the way, more school and business closures are expected across the region. Many districts ...

Worries have mounted over Pope Francis' health, with the pontiff hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital since Friday for bronchitis treatment, which is his longest stint in hospital since he spent fo ...