Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him ... sometimes leaving Pope-watchers to attempt to read between the lines. On Saturday, the Vatican said the Roman Catholic leader was alert ...

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, offered his thanks for the "many messages of affection" he has received since he was hospitalized earlier this month.

As the world continues to pray for him throughout his prolonged hospitalization, the 88-year-old Pontiff has asked people to ...

Pope Francis asked Christians on Ash Wednesday to set out ... a professional communications background in the humanitarian aid and development sector, news journalism, entertainment marketing ...