WORCESTER — The stage was set for a Hollywood ending to Tuesday’s MIAA Division II boys basketball semifinal. But as often can be the case in March, reality served as a cruel alternative for Western ...

The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized in mid-February due to a bout of bronchitis. The 88-year-old pontiff was hospitalized on February 14 with a case of ...

No. 7 Oliver Ames made the 75-mile trek to Pope Francis’ campus in Springfield, and it wasn’t for nothing. The Tigers started ...

Pope Francis had another tranquil night at the hospital, the Vatican said in its brief morning statement, as he marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy. The pope has had increasingly positive medical ...

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, died at age 88 after a cerebral stroke. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal.

Experts say his battle underscores the risk of respiratory infections in older people.

Hingham High boys hockey’s 18 seniors enjoyed success for four seasons and left the esteemed program in a great place ...