VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ condition has shown a slight improvement, which, however, is still critical, the Vatican ...

The wet black cobblestones shone from the bright lights illuminating the fountains and the front of the square where Pope Francis normally sits for his Wednesday general audiences. An image of Mater ...

The Vatican press office said Cardinal Parolin will lead a rosary for the pontiff in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. local time.

The press office also announced that Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, would lead a public recitation of ...