Is Pope Benedict still alive?

Pope Francis was elected following the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. It was the first time in 600 years that two popes were alive at the same time.

How many popes have there been?

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

How is a new pope chosen? All about the conclave

The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.

Ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Muslim women

The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.

CIA used psychic to locate Ark of the Covenant, unclassified document claims

An unclassified CIA document circulating on social media claims agents may know where the Ark of the Covenant is located – thanks to the help of a psychic.

Pope Francis will be leaving hospital soon after 38-day stay

After 38 days in the hospital, some of those spent in critical condition, Pope Francis is returning to the Vatican.

Vatican releases 1st photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.

Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital

Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.

WA senate passes bill to make clergy members mandatory reporters

The state senate passed a bill Friday afternoon to make religious leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. It now heads to the house.

Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm in health setback

The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.

Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey

More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.

US judge blocks ICE raids at houses of worship
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from immigration enforcement actions, like ICE raids in places of worship, but only at churches that are part of a federal lawsuit.

Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

Pope Francis in critical condition: Local reaction in WA
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"With his health status in limbo, hospital staff in Rome are closely monitoring Pope Francis as he battles multiple health conditions, including pneumonia. FOX reporter Connor Hansen is live in Rome outside the medical center where the Pope is staying, and FOX 13's Shawn Chitnis is tracking reactions from local church officials in Seattle.

Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis

The Vatican said Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen.