Syria's top Christian leaders have condemned the killing and wounding of hundreds of Alawites, many of them civilians, by security forces and gunmen linked to the country's new Islamist rulers.

The question remains whether recent reforms signify a genuine commitment to inclusivity or are merely symbolic gestures aimed ...

He thanks everyone. Thus, let us continue our prayers for the Vicar of Christ on earth: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Dear God, we join our prayers with many worldwide ...

Pope Francis "had a tranquil night and woke shortly after 8 a.m.," the Vatican said, coming a day after he made his first ...

Pope Francis "had a restful night" at Rome's Gemelli hospital and shared a message of thanks to a prayer service at the Vatican.

ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio ...

Pope Francis thanked his supporters for their prayers on Thursday in a breathless audio message that nonetheless lifted ...

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

Doctors said the pope’s condition remains stable and he has not had any further respiratory insufficiencies since Monday.

Pope Francis on Thursday made his first public comments since being hospitalized on Feb. 14, thanking the public for their ...