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Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint... Read more
Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles
Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion. Read more
Daily rosary for pope’s health to begin in St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with... Read more
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome hospital, receives blood transfusion
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a respiratory crisis that... Read more
Air Force veteran appointed auxiliary bishop of the military archdiocese
Father Gregg Caggianelli has served on active duty and in the reserves for more than 30 years and is a... Read more
Pope Francis is ‘fragile and not out of danger,’ doctors say
“The pope is not a quitter,” the Holy Father’s physician told journalists toward the end of a Friday press conference... Read more
Pope Francis’ health ‘slightly improved’ after nearly one week in Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis’ medical condition has stabilized after nearly one week of medical treatment since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital... Read more
Vatican shares ailing Pope Francis’ weekly catechesis: ‘Jesus Christ our hope’
Reflecting on the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus, the pope encouraged Christians to follow in the footsteps... Read more
Pope Francis spends peaceful second night at hospital, prays for peace at Angelus
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, still managing to share a prepared... Read more
Pope Francis’ message to artists: Be witnesses to ‘revolutionary vision of the Beatitudes’
In a homily read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, artists were urged to be “witnesses to the revolutionary vision... Read more
Sister Raffaella Petrini appointed president of Vatican governorate
Sister Raffaella Petrini will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March... Read more
Pope Francis ‘peaceful’ after first night in Rome hospital
“Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing,” after Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning. Read more
Pope Francis’ AI adviser, experts raise concerns about artificial intelligence
Professor Father Paolo Benanti discussed ethical and human rights challenges surrounding the use of AI at a Thursday event in... Read more
Catholic leaders pray for Pope Francis amid hospitalization
The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis after being sick... Read more
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
The pope, who turned 88 in December, has faced a few health challenges in recent months, including hospitalization for bronchitis. Read more
Vatican to project Chinese artist’s portraits of inmates on prison exterior
The 64-year-old Yan Pei-Ming is a contemporary artist who has been living in France since 1981 and is known for... Read more
Pope Francis appoints 3 new bishops to U.S. dioceses
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Dioceses of Sioux City, Iowa, and Norwich, Connecticut, all received new appointments. Read more
King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis at the Vatican
The anticipated visit will be King Charles’ first time in Italy as monarch but his third time meeting with Pope... Read more
PHOTOS: Military, police gather with Pope Francis for armed forces jubilee Mass
Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide. Read more
Pope Francis calls consecrated religious to be ‘bearers of light’ amid modern challenges
The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church... Read more
