Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals ...

The Vatican said that the pope "slept well during the night and is now resting" peacefully on Thursday morning as the pontiff begins his 14th day in hospital.

Only cardinals under 80 are allowed to vote in the papal conclave, according to Catholic Church regulations. The historic ...

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Catholics across west-central Illinois and around the world are praying for the health of Pope Francis as he continues to battle illness. The Vatican said Wednesday that the 88-year-old pontiff has ...