The truth may be out there, but when it comes to the health of the pontiff, many people prefer more fanciful tales.

Pope Francis will be released from the hospital today after 38 days battling a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs that ...

FILE – Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican ... to rest — of a papal resignation or funeral. The 88-year-old pontiff will ...

The Decree of Praise granted to the Congregation by Pope Paul VI in February 1965 encouraged ... She was given the honor of a state funeral by the Government of India and her body was buried ...

In 1965, Pope Paul VI wrote letters to the dean of the College ... Likewise, the dean of the College of Cardinals, who would preside at a papal funeral and organize the conclave, has no additional ...

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his weekly general audience in the Pope Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Georgia Ellenwood, the Canadian ...