Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...
Pope Francis suffered an isolated episode of bronchospasm, which led to vomiting and a worsening of his respiratory condition, Vatican News reported. On the afternoon of February 28, the Holy Father ...
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the ...
Cardinal Baldassare Reina led the daily vigil Thursday in St. Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis. The pope continued to ...
For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 ...
Pope Francis said previously that he might retire if facing extreme health issues. The Vatican reported that his condition is ...
The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.
Despite his ongoing stay at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and his precarious health status, Pope Francis has established a ...