The renewed interest in the traditional rite aligns with what’s known as the “strict church” hypothesis, which stipulates ...

The worldwide Good Friday collection for the Holy Land "is the principal source of financing" for the ministry of the ...

The pontiff's surprise entrance came during a special Jubilee Mass for those who are sick and those who care for the sick.

The big picture: It marked the 88-year-old pontiff's first public appearance since leaving on March 23 Rome's Gemelli ...

Pope Francis briefly appeared on stage during a special Jubilee Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, delighting crowds. It was his first official appearance at the Vatican since leaving the hospital ...

Francis, 88, was released from the hospital two weeks ago, and Sunday’s showing was his first public appearance at the ...

Pope Francis appeared at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Sunday, making a surprise appearance after his release from his five-week stay in the hospital for double pneumonia. NBC News' Raf ...

Pope Francis made a surprise entrance to St. Peter's Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on ...

Less than two weeks after his release from a Rome hospital, Pope Francis made an appearance at St. Peter's Square in the ...

The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified ...

ANALYSIS: Who will lead the Holy Week liturgies? Will Francis meet in person with King Charles? These are just some of the ...

Well, what we are learning is just how close Pope Francis came to death as he battled pneumonia in both of his lungs for more than 5 weeks at Rome's Gelli Hospital. The doctor who led the medical ...