Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can't speak with him directly
The Vatican’s central number is public — and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master make sure all who call ...
Pope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.
The pontiff’s bout with double pneumonia, and warnings that he could be significantly diminished, have accelerated ...
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Rome Marathon Runners to Hold 42-Second Silence for Pope Francis
The marathon’s press office described the gesture as a 'huge, collective hug' for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for ...
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Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
By Elisabetta Povoledo and Jason Horowitz Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The Roman Catholic world has been gripped by uncertainty as Pope Francis, 88, remains in a Rome hospital because ...
Pope Francis follows Vatican spiritual retreat as doctors say he’s no longer in imminent danger
Pope Francis has participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat after getting good news from his doctors.
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Pope's recovery is slow, bulletins less frequent
Pope Francis's situation is stable but his recovery from double pneumonia in a Rome hospital, also considering his age, is ...
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Top Vatican diplomat prays for pope, urges end to rhetoric of hate
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, celebrated Mass for Pope Francis’s health and recovery ...
Francis Made ‘Pray for Me’ His Signature. Now Many Are.
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...