VATICAN CITY — Bishop Athanasius Schneider said Pope Francis “showed great cordiality” toward him during a private audience on Monday and that they “spoke about some important themes on ...

Francis later attended audiences with his right arm in a sling. Speculation about the pope's health has become a constant in Vatican circles. However, Francis has said he has no plans to resign ...

Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father was set for Jan. 10. In a statement this week, White House Press Secretary Karine ...

and the pope was later seen in audiences with his right arm in a sling. “This morning, due to a fall at Santa Marta House, Pope Francis suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture.

(OSV News) -- President Joe Biden has canceled his upcoming trip to Italy, including an audience with Pope Francis, in order to “remain focused on directing the full federal response” in the ...