Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 ...

Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and greet the faithful.

A Vatican spokesman told journalists the pope had wanted to get some air and then decided to extend his time outside of his ...

Pope Francis' surprise visit to St. Peter's Basilica to pray and see ongoing restoration work is a clear sign that his ...

Pope Francis was "happy" to get out and about this week but while his health is improving, it is too soon to confirm his ...

Pope Francis, who is recovering from life-threatening double pneumonia, made an unscheduled visit to St. Peter's Basilica on ...

The state visit included trips to Rome's Colosseum, an address to the Italian parliament and a private meeting with Pope ...