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Pope’s condition ‘complex,’ hospital stay extended—Vatican

Rome, Italy—Pope Francis, hospitalized for bronchitis four days ago, faces a "complex clinical picture," the Vatican said on Monday, indicating that the 88-year-old's stay will...

Vatican says ‘stable’ Pope Francis watched Sunday mass on hospital TV

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis followed Sunday mass and his traditional Angelus weekly prayer on television in a Rome hospital, where the 88-year-old pontiff is...

Pope Francis won’t say Angelus prayer Sunday, needs ‘absolute rest’—Vatican 

Rome, Italy—Pope Francis's respiratory tract infection is showing some signs of improvement, but the hospitalised pontiff will not lead his weekly Angelus prayer following Sunday...

Pope Francis hospitalized with bronchitis—Vatican

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis was admitted to hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican announced. The 88-year-old, who has...

Pope calls for Gaza ceasefire to be ‘immediately respected’

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be "immediately respected", as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in...

Pope Francis bruises arm in fall at Vatican

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis has suffered his second fall in as many months and bruised his forearm, the Vatican said Thursday, adding that he...

Vatican asked for official ‘Nazareno’ day

The Archdiocese of Manila has requested the Vatican to designate January 9 as National Feast of the Black Nazarene, a Quiapo Church official said Wednesday. Fr....

Pope names Sister Brambilla to head major Vatican office

Vatican City, Holy See—Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office that oversees...

Pope Francis emphasizes importance of family communication

On Sunday, December 29, Pope Francis addressed pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, putting the spotlight on the importance of family communication as the Vatican...

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year

Pope Francis opened the "Holy Door" of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve Tuesday (Wednesday dawn in Manila), launching the Jubilee year of Catholic...

Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire during holiday season

Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal on Sunday for global ceasefires in war-torn nations ahead of Christmas. During the Angelus prayer, he urged political leaders...

Pope looks to his legacy in creating 21 new cardinals

Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis will on Saturday create 21 new cardinals from five continents, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo, and...

Vatican publishes report on child abuse

The Vatican on Tuesday published its first annual report on protecting minors in the Catholic Church, a move requested by Pope Francis amid pressure...

Catholic Church assembly acknowledges ‘obstacles’ for women

Vatican City, Holy See—A Vatican assembly on the future of the Catholic Church on Saturday said that more should be done to help women overcome...
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