Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, has not seen a child born in 96 years due to its religious significance and lack of a hospital. Residents use medical facilities in nearby Rome ...

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in ...

On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores human mortality. It is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for ...

The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ condition remained stable on Wednesday (March 5), according to a Vatican statement ...

The Holy Father's prognosis remains complex as he engages in Lenten traditions and Vatican duties during hospitalization.

The Genesis of the Sistine” unfolds over five galleries, with the first three enveloped in deep blue hues and soft lighting ...

Pope Francis has reportedly increased his physical therapy, despite his outlook remaining "guarded," according to the Vatican ...

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