Pope leaves faithful guessing over Easter appearances

Vatican heads into a Holy Week of surprises with Pope Francis

View from the Vatican: From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, there are six major liturgies, all of which normally involve the pope. This year, can Pope Francis take part without jeopardizing his recovery?

Only slowly does the Pope recover from life-threatening pneumonia. Therefore, this Easter feast is a very special one for him, while many ask themselves: Will he resign?

This Easter, with the Pope Ailing, Will the Catholic Church Stand Up to Trump?

Pope Francis has long advocated for immigrants, refugees, and the vulnerable—but the Church, like other institutions, may need to find new ways to sustain its commitments.

Is he there, or is he not there? That is the pressing question that everyone in and around the Vatican has been asking for days. After all, Maundy Thursday is the start of the most important series of Holy Week celebrations today, culminating in the Easter High Mass this Sunday. After the mass, the Easter message and the blessing urbi et orbi, for Rome and the world, follow. In addition, this year is a Holy Year. The pilgrims who come to Rome du…

Pope Francis appears in St. Peter's Square after Palm Sunday Mass

ROME — Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance in St Peter’s Square on Sunday following Palm Sunday Mass, despite earlier expectations that he would not attend.

Vatican’s solemn run-up to Easter opens with recovering Pope Francis improving but on the sidelines

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, as cardinals were designated to take his place presiding over the most important liturgical services…