Dealing with the worldwide scourge of sexual abuse by clergy and its cover-up was one of his biggest challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The pope has emerged as an increasingly lonely moral voice against perilous global trends like nationalism and populism.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected head of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. He became the first Jesuit and the ...

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 with pneumonia in both lungs, is stable and talk has turned to when ...

Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on ...

Pope Francis had a quiet night, the Vatican said Wednesday, amid hopes the 88-year-old might be able to return home soon, ...

The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.

GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — 88-year-old, Pope Francis, has been hospitalized for almost a month to the date, recovering from ...

The Vatican says, “Improvements recorded in previous days were further consolidated, as confirmed by both blood tests and ...

Cardinal Blase Cupich: Cupich, 75, was appointed archbishop of Chicago in 2014 by Francis and remains in the pope’s inner ...

Pope Francis is recovering from a chronic lung disease, according to reports. The 88-year-old pope isn’t out of the woods yet ...