ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year ...

Pope Francis said in his latest Sunday prayer, issued from his hospital bed, that he faces a 'period of trial'. This is the fifth week in a row that the pontiff has had to issue the prayer as ...

Young parishioners from the Church of St. Eugene in the Roman suburb of Parioli — Maddy (far left) and Constaza (far right) — emphasized the importance of continuing prayers for Pope Francis.

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the square. I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you,” said Pope Francis ...