'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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Despite speculation pope is dying, Francis shows he is still in charge of Catholic church
Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...
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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 city-state. The pope is both the ...
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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 ...
Pope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The ...
As Francis’s pontificate enters its final stage, we pause to reflect on his contribution to Catholic thought, life and worship
Pope Francis has been battling a complex respiratory infection. As Catholics and non-Catholics around the world await news ...
Pope Francis still head of Catholic Church, contrary to claim of resignation | Fact check
The Vatican has not announced Pope Francis is resigning, contrary to online claims. Further, his successor would be elected ...
Pope Francis has 2 episodes of "acute respiratory failure," Vatican says
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, ...
Pope Francis remains stable and prognosis reserved, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis' condition remained stable on Tuesday, and his prognosis remains reserved, according to the Vatican. The pope had needed medical intervention amid two episodes of ...
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Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis
The theme of the retreat, which will take place from the evening of March 9 through the morning of March 14, is “The Hope of ...