Pope Francis shows intent to stay in office

Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform process for the Catholic Church, sending a strong signal he plans to continue in the post despite spending a month in hospital battling pneumonia.
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital
The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
Pope Francis' Bold Reform Agenda: A New Chapter for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has initiated a three-year reform process for the Catholic Church, signaling his ongoing leadership despite health challenges. The initiative extends the Synod of Bishops and focuses on inclusion and modernizing the Church.
Pope Francis, showing plans to continue on, starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
Pope Francis approves reforms despite health
Pope Francis has approved a new three year process to consider reforms for the Catholic Church despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
Ailing Pope Francis pushes forward with major Catholic reforms
Pope Francis, who has been battling double pneumonia, remains committed to his mission. Despite his health struggles, he has extended the work of the Synod of Bishops and initiated key reforms within the Catholic Church.
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