March 13 (UPI) -- Pope Francis marked the 12th year of his pontificate Thursday while still recovering from lung infection.

As he enters his 13th year as pope, Francis stands tall as the moral authority in today’s world, a voice pleading for humanity, peace and respect for the dignity of all people.

Pope Francis delivers Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Urbi et Orbi means "for the city and for the world" and is addressed not only ...

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As Pope Francis remains hospitalised with double pneumonia, the Vatican says his condition is improving, but his prognosis remains uncertain.

Pope Francis holds an audience with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene, at the Vatican (photo credit: REMO CASSILI/REUTERS) Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia ...

On Thursday, the Vatican will mark the 12th anniversary of Francis’ election, the first with the pope out of sight but still ...

Rabezzana said the family has not been in touch with Francis but receives updates through the news. The last phone call the family had with the pope was on Christmas, she said. “Knowing him ...

This weekend, Francis was supposed to have celebrated deacons, a ministry in the church that precedes ordination to the priesthood. READ: On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year ...

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