Holy See says Pope Francis suffering from difficulty breathing but rules out COVID-19 virus as Christians prepare to launch Holy Week

Holocaust and anti-Nazi scholars and organizations say that while sentiment is sometimes understandable, comparisons to Hitler are concerning and often inaccurate

Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi will host its first Shabbat services this weekend; Emirati president to donate Torah scroll

In St. Peter's Square address, pontiff says both sides in conflict must engage in a 'sincere search for peace'

Francis's remarks are a first for a pontiff, adds bishops should learn to apply 'tenderness' to all Catholics

After terror group airs undated footage apparently showing Israeli held in Strip since 2014, Agurnesh Mengistu says son looks the same; Foreign Ministry urges pope, UN to act

Comparing Tehran's actions to abortion, pontiff asserts 'both are a violation of the fundamental right to life'; calls for unity after rioters storm Brazil's seats of power

Clergy and lay people converge on the Vatican for extraordinary funeral ceremony for retired pope

Up to 100,000 expected to attend as Pope Francis presides over ceremony for deceased former pontiff; small number of heads of state, royal delegations to attend event

Members of the public will have three days to see former pontiff in St. Peter's Basilica at Vatican before he is moved to tombs below; 'simple' funeral planned