Pope, Vatican and Francis

The Vatican Releases First Photo Of Pope Francis In More Than A Month
The Vatican released on Sunday the first photo of Pope Francis in more than a month. Pope Francis, 88, is facing health challenges. The leader of the Catholic church has been recovering from pneumonia,
Vatican shares 1st photo of Pope Francis in more than a month amid his hospitalization
The Vatican shared the first photo of Pope Francis in over a month on March 16, amid his recent health scare. The photograph, which comes after the pope, 88, was hospitalized in February with double pneumonia, shows the leader of the Catholic church celebrating Mass.
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 and other complications.
Vatican Gives Critical Pope Francis Health Update on 12th Anniversary of His Papacy
The Vatican has released a health update on Pope Francis 12 years after he was first elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church.
High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the continuing uncertainty over the pope’s health. The same is true for everyone in the Vatican.
Health woes overshadow Pope Francis’ 12th year as head of Catholic Church
Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Gives Update After Four Weeks in Hospital
Pope Francis had another quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said in its Friday morning update, as his recovery from bilateral pneumonia continues. The 88-year-old has now spent four weeks in hospital,
Pope spends 12th anniversary as head of Catholic Church in hospital as recovery continues
Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope in 2013 following five ballots in a papal conclave.
Pope Francis faces prolonged hospital stay amid health battle
It has been a month since Pope Francis was hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic. Although his health has slightly improved, he still requires intensive treatment. It is not known when he will be discharged.
Pope had restful night in hospital says Vatican
Pope Francis spent a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican Press Office said on Friday morning. On Thursday night, the press office said the Pontiff remained stable in a complex clinical picture as he battles double pneumonia at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on ...
Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly
The Vatican’s central number is public — and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master make sure all who call ...
How many popes have there been in the Roman Catholic Church?
According to the Vatican, there have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church starting with St. Peter and going all the way up ...
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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 ... In order to govern both, he has the Roman Curia, meaning “court.” In modern terms, the Curia ...
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Pope Francis has acute respiratory crises, the Vatican says
ROME — Pope Francis experienced further respiratory trouble and went on noninvasive ventilation on Monday, the Vatican said ...
Pope remains stable after month in hospital as he continues treatments and works from bedside
Pope Francis continues to improve a month after he was hospitalized with bronchitis and double pneumonia, the Vatican’s Holy See Press Office said in an update on Saturday.