Those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the continuing uncertainty and anxiety over the pope’s health. The same is true for everyone in the Vatican.

Pope Francis is on the mend, showing a slight improvement in his health, which has allowed him to welcome a visit from Cardinal Pietro Parolin. They discussed important matters concerning the Vatican,

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, presided over the rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Feb. 24. A few thousand faithful gathered to pray for the recovery of Pope Francis,

Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for pneumonia after three weeks in hospital, the Vatican said Saturday, adding that the 88-year-old was showing "a gradual, slight improvement".

Pope Francis "rested well" during his 11th night in hospital in Rome, the Holy See said on Tuesday. Despite a slightly improved condition, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church remains in a critical condition.

The Vatican announced an evening rosary for the Holy Father's health, starting Monday, in St. Peter's Square. The Holy See press office released a statement announcing that starting this evening, cardinals residing in Rome will gather in St.

On Sunday morning the Holy See Press Office reported that Pope Francis had a peaceful night and was continuing to rest. He later had breakfast, coffee, read the newspapers and attended Mass.Speaking to journalists just after 12pm,

Entrusting the 88-year-old pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she, our caring mother, sustain him in this time of illness and trial, and help him to recover his health soon." Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican ...

POPE Francis’ “clinical condition remains critical, but stable” and the “prognosis remains guarded,” the Holy See’s evening bulletin said last night. The 88-year-old pope, who has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14,

The Vatican press office said Cardinal Parolin will lead a rosary for the pontiff in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. local time. The U.S. bishops urged Catholics to join that prayer at the same time, 3 p.m. on the East Coast.