His return home brought relief after fears that his illness could be fatal or lead to another papal resignation.

Here are highlights of the longest hospital stay of Pope Francis' 12-year papacy, based on details provided by the Vatican.

Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, after 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in ...

During his first foreign trip in 2013, Pope Francis made headlines when he carried his own black leather briefcase as he ...

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Historical records referenced such a work in the Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore in Naples, but over time it vanished from ...

Vatican City. (Photo by EPA/MAXPPP) Pope Francis has repeatedly stated that his ministry is ad vitam—for life. However, he has also acknowledged that he could step down, following the precedent ...

Pope Francis is registering new slight improvements in his monthlong treatment for pneumonia in both his lungs, the Vatican ...

The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he entered Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 14.