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Wed. Morning Update From Vatican

Hosted on MSN · 6h

Pope's illness spreads doubt at Vatican

St Peter's Square is bustling, but behind the Vatican's walls, activities have slowed as the Catholic Church grapples with the uncertainty caused by the absence of Pope Francis. In the press room just off St Peter's Square,

CBS News · 23h

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 11h

Pope Francis Health: Wednesday Morning Update From Vatican

On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores human mortality. It is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics that signals the start of Christianity's most penitent season.

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The Boston Globe · 22m

The pope is in stable condition as the Catholic Church opens the season of Lent

Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

The Associated Press on MSN · 9d

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is sick

USA Today · 3d

'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.

11mon MSN

The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says

Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of ...

Guernsey Press10m

Pope increases physical activity and celebrates start of Lent, Vatican says

Pope Francis has increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent ...

Decline in U.S. Catholic Church doesn’t have a political solution

Since Vatican II ended in 1965, the Catholic Church has seen a massive decline in the United States. Why are people leaving?

5don MSN

Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church

Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...

National Catholic Register1d

A Church Led by Shepherds: Vatican II’s Blueprint for Bishops

COMMENTARY: The Council’s Decree ‘Christus Dominus’ is a vivid reminder of the meaning of the bishop’s pastoral role in the ...

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What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?

Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...

Inquirer on MSN3d

Pope 'stable', no repeat of breathing crisis: Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, with no repeat of the ...

Catholic News Agency3d

Cardinal Vérgez Alzaga turns 80, Vatican governance transitions to Sister Petrini

Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, LC, president of the Governorate of Vatican City State and president of the Pontifical ...

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