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Pope Francis Appoints Two Secretaries General in Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, to Work Under President
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint secretaries-general.
This is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion, choosing to walk in peace and hope.
Pope Francis Shows "slight improvement" on Day 11 in Hospital: Vatican
The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and concentration, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Hospitalized, Pope Francis Receives Get-well Cards, Drawings from Schoolchildren in Rome: Photos
The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.
"Alert and well oriented", Vatican Updates on Pope Francis, Says He Participated in Sunday Mass at Hospital
The statement also said the Holy Father is still receiving oxygen therapy “at high flows” through his nose.
Pope Francis in Hospital Urges Deacons to Selfless Service as Thousands Gather for Jubilee Mass
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: “forgiveness, selfless service, and communion.”
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition after "respiratory crisis", Receives Blood Transfusion: Vatican
The Holy See Press Office released a new medical bulletin on Saturday evening stating that Pope Francis had experienced “an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity” that required high-flow oxygen therapy.
Why Church has Celebrated the Chair of St. Peter Feast for 1,600 Years
Every year on Feb. 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, a tradition that dates back more than 1,600 years.
"Fragile and not out of danger": Pope Francis' Medical Team at Friday Press Conference
“The pope is not a quitter,” the Holy Father’s physician told journalists toward the end of a Friday press conference at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis Continues Recovery, Likely Not to Recite the Sunday Angelus as Doctors Monitor Treatment
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Pontifical Academy for Life President Denounces Alarmism, "morbid atmosphere" Surrounding Pope Francis' Health
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, pointed out that concern for the Holy Father’s health “must be kept within limits.”
Pontiff's Health Situation "delicate" but Not Cause for Alarm: Personal Friend of Pope Francis
“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 and will require time,” the priest said.
Doctors Say Pope Francis Shows "slight improvement" While in Hospital
According to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said his clinical condition is “stationary.”
Pope Francis Diagnosed with Double Pneumonia: Latest Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
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 Angelus message.
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.
Sr. Raffaella Petrini of Franciscan Sisters of Eucharist to Become First Woman to Head Vatican City State Governorate
Sister Raffaella Petrini of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist (FSE) will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March 1.
Ecumenical Initiative Calls for Unity to Celebrate Easter Together
This year both Easters — Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment of the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
A New Generation of Saints? 6 Millennials on the Road to Canonization
Six young people who lived with deep faith and committed their lives to the Church that Jesus founded are on their way to being proclaimed saints.
Pope Francis Hospitalized at Gemelli to Undergo Testing, Treatment for Bronchitis: Latest Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
