Francis, 88, has been pope since 2013 and has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years. Last week, Francis told pilgrims at the weekly audience that he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.

Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.

Pope Francis, 88, told the public at his weekly Vatican audience that he is still recovering from bronchitis and was unable to read his prepared speech. The pope once again asked an aide to deliver his remarks,

In one of three episcopal appointments in the United States announced on Feb. 12, Pope Francis has appointed a successor to Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati, who has had a checkered tenure, and has been battling cancer since last May.

Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron has led the Detroit archdiocese since 2009. Pope Francis appointed this morning a new leader of the Catholic Church in metro Detroit, naming Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson,

Here's how it went. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts standing in confetti after winning the Super Bowl is magnificent. Jalen silenced the doubters on Sunday with a fantastic performance as the Eagles In a night filled with high-stakes football,