If he accepts, he chooses a papal name and is dressed in papal vestments before ... election of a new pope. While no clear successor has been named, any baptized Roman Catholic male is technically ...

America also reported that a Vatican source said Pope Francis is stable, but the prognosis is guarded, which means he's not ...

Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis chose not to wear the elaborate clothing, like red shoes or silk vestments, associated with other popes ... On other contentious issues, Francis reaffirmed official Catholic positions. He ...

"The Lord is close to us and cares for us, especially in times of trial and uncertainty, when the tempter makes his voice ...