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Pope Francis blesses the faithful at the Jubilee of the Sick in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, on April 6, 2025, as his personal nurse, Massimo Strappetti, assists him in the wheelchair.

Pope Francis shows slight improvements during convalescence, Vatican says

Apr 8, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Holy See Press Office told journalists during a morning press briefing on the pope’s health that the 88-year-old pontiff’s... Read more

Pope Francis takes part in the Roman Curia’s Lenten retreat in Ariccia, Italy, in March 2016.

Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis

Mar 4, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The theme of the retreat, which will take place from the evening of March 9 through the morning of March... Read more