Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's ...

Just hours before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude for being able to join worshippers on St Peter's Square on ...

Pope Francis's words of gratitude to his personal healthcare assistant for encouraging him to take one last ride in the popemobile in St Peter's Square after Sunday's Easter Mass were among his last, ...

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in March appointed Kristina Newport, MD, as chief medical officer for the organization. Dr. Newport currently serves as chief of palliative care ...