Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...
Argentines in Rome Pray for a Pope Who’s One of Their Own
The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
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Who’s who at the Vatican?
The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises and has been put back on ...
Pope Francis is stable but under close watch, Vatican says
Francis had suffered a bronchospasm that resulted in “an episode of vomiting with inhalation” on Friday, causing a sudden ...
Bishop Removed by Pope Francis Speaks Out Amid Health Problems
Pope Francis removed Strickland after he refused to resign from office. The Dicastery for Bishops investigated "all aspects" of Strickland's governance and leadership and concluded that "the ...
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Even in the hospital, Francis remains Francis: Confounding expectations, pulling strings
Despite undergoing his longest hospitalization yet due to a complex respiratory infection and double pneumonia with an ...
Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation
A secret meeting, and echoes of Benedict’s exit, have heightened talk that Francis could resign, too. But the possibility is ...
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome in critical but stable condition
The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, ...
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Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises: Vatican
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable and no new ...
Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.