Pope Francis has advanced five people’s paths to sainthood after approving decrees promulgated by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints on March 28.

Pope Francis shared on Monday that he has experienced the gift of Christian joy during the challenges of his current illness, as the Vatican says the pope’s condition has continued to improve after his monthlong stay in the hospital.

Catch up on this week's top Vatican stories, including new pro-life guidelines, Pope Francis' appeal to protect children, King Charles' postponed visit, and a call to defend Christians in the Holy Land.

It has been exactly twenty years since the world held its breath and Pope Saint John Paul II returned to the House of the Father.

On Oct. 13, 1972, a Uruguayan plane crashed in the Andes. Stranded in -22°F with no food, survivors ate the dead. Only 16 lived, honoring those who never came home.