In a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter” ...

(CNN) — The medical staff looking after Pope Francis considered ending his treatment so he could die, according to the doctor who led the team caring for the pontiff. Professor Sergio Alfieri ...

Bishop Larry J. Kulick was one of a handful of Bishops who came to the hospital where Pope Francis gave a short blessing during his first public appearance since being hospitalized on Feb. 14.

After 3 weeks in hospital, we have heard from Pope Francis for the first time. The Pope releasing an audio message from the Juelli and playing it here tonight in front of the crowd at St. Peter's ...

Francis' motorcade from Gemelli hospital overshot the Vatican initially and took a detour across town to stop at St. Mary Major basilica ... a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.

He also gave a blessing, though appeared to have some difficulty raising his arms. Despite this, the pontiff seemed alert, shaking his head when an aide came over to ask him something. Francis ...

Pope Francis has greeted crowds from his hospital window in Rome and given a blessing as he continues ... At his home in the Santa Marta hotel, next to St Peter’s Basilica, Francis will have ...

Pope Francis, 88, could be seen in the front seat ... People were also flooding into St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, where they were able to watch the pope's greeting via large TV screens.

Exterior of the Gemelli polyclinic where Pope Francis is hospitalised Making sense ... says Nga 12 Wild Animals That Are Surprisingly Gentle Towards Humans Iconic 'leaning tower of Pisa' appears ...

The doctors confirmed he would be released Sunday, after first offering a blessing to the faithful ... the Santa Marta hotel, next to St Peter’s Basilica, Francis will have access to ...

Francis will offer a blessing and greeting to well-wishers at ... celebrated the news. Many gathered at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday night to pray for the pope as they have ...