Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to ...
Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after ...
Faithful gather for vigil in St Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis’ health
Vatican cardinals led a vigil in St Peter's Square on Sunday as Catholic faithful prayed for Pope Francis' recovery amid his ...
Francis Collins Retires From N.I.H., Saying Colleagues ‘Deserve the Utmost Respect’
Dr. Collins, a renowned geneticist, ran the National Institutes of Health for 12 years. His parting statement offered a ...
Pope Francis gets visit from Vatican secretary of state, says he’s sharing the suffering of all sick people
A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double ...
Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach
TORVAIANICA, Italy (AP) — Moira Camila Garnica and a group of fellow migrant transgender women have been gathering at their ...