Pope makes landmark visit to Venice Biennale and proclaims that ‘the world needs artists’

Pope Francis has become the first pontiff to visit Venice’s contemporary art festival during a trip which saw him visit a female prison and rehabilitate the reputation of a pioneering American nun ... Read More

Pope Francis Slammed by Fox News Host: 'Churches Are Empty'

Rachel Campos-Duffy said the pontiff should address issues such as the falling birth rate and declining Mass attendance rather than climate change. Read More

Pope Francis overcomes health concerns to deliver message of peace on Easter Sunday

Advertisement Months prior, the pope had been battling frequent respiratory issues that have required trips to the hospital and caused him to cancel some appearances. Francis, nonetheless ... Read More

Pope Francis overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis overcame concerns ... was Jesus’ resurrection after his crucifixion. The Mass precedes the pope’s “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing, a lengthy speech that ... Read More

Pope Francis overcomes health concerns to preside over windy Easter Sunday Mass

ROME (AP) — Rallying from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems, Pope Francis ... after his crucifixion. The Mass precedes the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing ... Read More

Pope Francis skips Good Friday procession at last minute ‘to preserve his health’

Pope Francis ... (to the city and world) message and blessing on Sunday morning. The 87-year-old’s sudden no-show is likely to renew concerns about his declining strength. Francis uses a cane ... Read More

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Pope Francis exposes confidential details about his election and relationships in lengthy interview

comes at a delicate time for the 87-year-old Francis. His frail health has raised questions about how much longer he will remain pope, whether he might follow in Benedict’s footsteps and resign ... Read More

Pope Francis to take part in Easter Vigil, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is scheduled ... During the day, Francis is due to celebrate Mass and deliver his twice-yearly "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and world) message and blessings from the ... Read More

Pope Francis commences Easter weekend amid health concerns

Pope Francis presided ... they wanted to preserve his health ahead of the weekend. The Pope battled colds and respiratory challenges throughout the winter. NBC News’ Meagan Fitzgerald reports ... Read More

Pope Francis presides over Easter Vigil after sudden absence on Good Friday

March 30 (UPI) --Pope Francis presided over ... of the European election race after one of his top aides was charged with spying for China. World News // 10 hours ago Germany to restart funding ... Read More

Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass

This photo taken and handout on Sunday by The Vatican Media shows Pope Francis during the Easter ‘Urbi et ... the Vatican in front of some 6,000 people from around the world, a day after his ... Read More