There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.

Pope Francis spent a quiet night and continues to rest, the Vatican said on Friday morning. Francis’ conditions continue to improve as he battles double pneumonia, though doctors say he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis.

While planning a trip to Rome for their honeymoon, a Safety Harbor couple was able to have an opportunity to get the Pope to bless their marriage.

Doctors have prescribed “absolute rest” for Pope Francis to help him recover from a respiratory tract infection

As Catholics around the world pray for Pope Francis to recover from health ailments that have left the 88-year-old pontiff in critical condition, "Conclave," a fictional thriller about the process of selecting a new pope,

The Holy Father authorized the decrees designating five persons as servants of God and approved the canonization of Venezuelan Blessed José Gregorio Hernández and Italian Blessed Bartolo Longo. After the unexpected visit to the hospital,

In this a crucifix is seen as Pope Francis leads his general audience from his library in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) For those who recognize Christ as the savior,

Emil Kapaun is one step closer to sainthood now that Pope Francis has officially declared him a Venerable. Two alleged miracles are credited to Venerable Kapaun, formerly Father Kapaun. Sixteen years ago,

Just days before falling ill, Pope Francis sent a letter to U.S. bishops, saying that treating migrants as criminals and using forceful methods would “end badly.”

Pope Francis has thanked the hospital and healthcare workers at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome for their care in the Angelus prayer on Sunday, as he remains in hospital receiving treatment for bronchitis.