For nearly two millennia, the papacy has shaped world history, standing at the intersection of faith, politics, and power.

Little more than a week into his admission to hospital for respiratory ailments, Pope Francis was lately rumoured dead. But ...

The pope's condition remains stable yet guarded, with no ventilation needed but high-flow oxygen continuing as the Vatican monitors closely.

The pope remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory crisis on ...