Pope Francis, 88, was hospitalized last Friday with bronchitis, the Vatican said, and now has a “polymicrobial infection of ...

A tragic accident occurred in the Brazilian city of Salvador. The ceiling of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi collapsed.

Vatican officials cleared his schedule through the weekend due a “complex” infection plaguing the 88-year-old pontiff.

Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue.

St Clare of Assisi depicted in contemporary stained glass in St Stephen’s, Bristol ...