Pope Francis speaks at the G7 summit. Michael Kappeler/dpa Pope Francis' health is continuing to improve, according to a statement released by the Holy See press office on Wednesday evening.

Pope Francis' funeral is Saturday, and between now and then, you'll hear words and phrase such as College of Cardinals, coadjutor and Holy See, among the many other entries in the Catholic lexicon.

The Holy See has not yet commented on whether Pope Francis will participate in Holy Week ceremonies, with the Vatican press office indicating that “it is premature to discuss this” and ...

Francis chose priesthood in his 20s and, in 1963, graduated with a degree in philosophy from the Colegio de San José in San Miguel, The Holy See said. In 1969, he was ordained a priest by ...

Since then, the theme of peace has been central to his papacy, most recently in his call for prayer and fasting. Addressing the general audience on Wednesday, ...

When Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on Dec. 31, 2022, at age 95, the Register took note of what a “happy” and holy death he’d had: He had ample time to prepare himself spiritually; he was ...

Pope Francis’ condition continues to improve — Holy See Several days ago, the Vatican released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital VATICAN CITY, March 19. /TASS/.