Easter, the holiest on the Christian calendar - Pope Francis doubled down on the defining theme of his papacy: mercy.

The pontiff celebrated Easter, received Vice President JD Vance, issued a final message and took one last ride in the ...

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( NewsNation) — Pope Francis spent his final days celebrating Holy Week, the seven days leading up to Easter Sunday. Francis, ...

Starting in mid-February Pope Francis spent 38 days in the hospital after battling a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs.

The process for choosing a new pope - conclave - generally takes place between 15 and 20 days after the death of a pontiff.

The 88-year-old pontiff delivered his 'Urbi et Orbi' benediction from a balcony overlooking the square following mass to mark ...

He called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Since his release from the hospital nearly a month ago, Pope Francis has been slowly returning to work and has made several ...

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Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square.

Francis circled around St Peter's Square in his popemobile after he met US Vice President JD Vance and his family.