The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

Thousands of Argentines, many from poor neighborhoods around the capital, gathered on Sunday at a church on the outskirts of ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, celebrates a Mass to pray for Pope Francis with ambassadors accredited ...

The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.

Marking Saint Patrick’s Day the bishops of Ireland encouraged the faithful to pray for peace in the world, especially in Gaza ...

Catholics in Minnesota focused this weekend on praying for the pope's good health. All the parishes in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis reserved time during Mass services to pray for ...

Catholics in various Asian nations have joined in prayer for the quick recovery of 88-year-old Pope Francis, who was hospitalized for respiratory ailments in Rome nearly a week ago. Church leaders in ...

Mecca and Medina prepare for spiritual nights with Tahajjud prayers led by renowned imams Devotees gather in vast numbers for Ramadan prayers at Prophet's Mosque in Medina SPA file photo Dubai ...

As Pope Francis continues to recover at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Catholics in the pope's Diocese of Rome and around the world joined in prayer for his health. In a statement on the diocesan ...

MANILA, Philippines — Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon has asked the Catholic faithful to pray for 88-year-old Pope Francis, who has been confined in a hospital due to a polymicrobial ...

Catholics around the world continue to pray fervently for Pope Francis as the Holy Father battles a series of medical emergencies in Rome. The Pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 ...