Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls. Many want to know how Pope Francis ...
Pope enters fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on positive trajectory
ROME, Italy — Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday with signs of ...
Pope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalization after giving world a sign of his frailty
Pope Francis has hit the three-week mark in his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The 88-year-old Francis spent 20 ...
Pope Francis' condition improves, but speculation remains. Who could be the next pope?
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
The Agonizing Familiarity of the Pope’s Condition
Anxious waiting mixed with disturbing medical jargon — anyone who has sat bedside with a loved one can relate.
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High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...
Pope Francis goes through day without any 'episodes of respiratory failure,' Vatican says
The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.
Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
The Vatican said that Monday’s two crises were caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes.
Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia in Rome hospital
Doctors have said Pope Francis is making slow, gradual improvements and this week declared that he's no longer in imminent ...
Faithful Hear Pope Francis’ Voice for First Time in 3 Weeks
In an audio recording from the hospital, which was taped earlier on Thursday, the pope thanked Catholics for their prayers.
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
Italy, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) A statue of Pope Francis sits among other religious items at a shop in Assisi, Italy, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ...
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Pope’s tests show improvement, Italy PM visits
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis’s blood tests show a “slight improvement” as he receives hospital treatment for pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday, while Italy’s prime minister ...