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What is Pope Francis’ real name and where is he from?
When each pope takes on the role of religious leader of the Catholic church, they adopt a brand new name, and it's usually ...
Pope not fully recovered, condition not life-threatening, doctors say
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has pneumonia in both lungs. He has been hospitalized since last week.
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Friend of Francis: Pope’s health situation is ‘delicate’ but not cause for alarm
Francis is an 88-year-old man who has had a serious problem but who is now undergoing treatment. It’s not a simple treatment ...
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FACT CHECK: Claimed Prophecy About Pope Francis Is Bunk
A post shared on X claims that a Catholic prophecy says Pope Francis will be the last pope. Verdict: Misleading The alleged prophecy has been wrong about several popes. There are allegations it is a ...
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Who are the front-runners to be elected next pontiff after Pope Francis?
That number was raised in December last year by Pope Francis from 120, which by rule of Paul VI was the maximum number of cardinals who should partake as voters in a conclave. The Vatican’s ...
Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time
The Catholic Church is almost 2,000 years old, and over the centuries, the protocol for papal funerals has been codified and ...
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Pope Francis said to be breathing on his own and resting well after bilateral pneumonia diagnosis
Rome — The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis had spent a peaceful night ... messages and notes near a statue of former Pope John Paul II. The Vatican also shared a selection of photos ...
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Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection; weekend events canceled
Pope Francis starts reading his speech during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican, Feb. 12, 2025. (Alessandra Tarantino / AP) ROME — Pope Francis was ...
Another woman takes over a top job at the Vatican, this time running the city state administration
ROME (AP) — Another woman is taking over a top management job in the Vatican: Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was ...
Pope Francis enjoyed a performance last month by circus acrobats, jugglers and dogs
Pope Francis petted a canine circus performer after it jumped through hoops during the general audience in the Paul VI hall ...