Dealing with the worldwide scourge of sexual abuse by clergy and its cover-up was one of his biggest challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The pope has emerged as an increasingly lonely moral voice against perilous global trends like nationalism and populism.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected head of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. He became the first Jesuit and the ...

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 with pneumonia in both lungs, is stable and talk has turned to when ...

Pope Francis’ recovery from double pneumonia continues. As a chest X-ray has confirmed improvement. Doctors earlier this week ...

Pope Francis remains stable in hospital and a recent chest scan confirmed improvements in his condition, the Vatican said on ...

Pope Francis had a quiet night, the Vatican said Wednesday, amid hopes the 88-year-old might be able to return home soon, ...

The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.

A Garden City Catholic Church is continuing to offer support to 88-year-old Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for almost a month while recovering from bilateral ...

The Vatican says, “Improvements recorded in previous days were further consolidated, as confirmed by both blood tests and ...

More crowds than usual are expected this year in the Eternal City. We explain what the Jubilee is, how to navigate the crowds ...