ROME — A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia, but again skipped his weekly noon blessing to avoid even a ...

The Vatican said the pontiff also did some work on Sunday. The Vatican press office released a photo of Pope Francis on Sunday in a private chapel of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he continues to ...

The pope also thanked staff at the hospital who aided his recovery from double-pneumonia and other ills, the Vatican said. He rolled away in a white Fiat to more cheering crowds, stopping to pray ...