Faithful unite in St. Peter's Square praying for pope's health
Entrusting the pope "to the powerful intercession of most holy Mary," the cardinal said, "may she sustain him in this time of illness and help him to recover."
Thousands Gather Outside the Vatican to Pray for Pope Francis' Health
Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Ch
Hundreds gather at Vatican to pray for Pope Francis
Hundreds of people gathered in St Peter's Square to pray for Pope Francis amid his ongoing health issues. The Pope is still in hospital, in a critical but stable condition, the Vatican said.
Cardinal presides over Rosary Prayer in St Peter’s Square for Pope Francis
At the same square where Francis blessed the people on his first day as Pope, hundreds gathered for a second night of rosary prayers for the pontiff's recovery.
Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital
Pope Francis has met senior colleagues in hospital to discuss work issues, the Vatican said on Tuesday, and an official said he was eating normally and moving around, even though he remains in critical condition with double pneumonia.
Vatican Finally Breaks Silence on Pope Francis’ Critical Condition
Pope Francis, known for his tireless work and commitment to his duties, was taken to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 23, 2025, for a scheduled medical check-up. While the Vatican has assured the public that his condition is not serious,
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Pope Francis Meets with Pietro Parolin to Discuss Sainthood Candidates
Pope Francis is on the mend, showing a slight improvement in his health, which has allowed him to welcome a visit from ...
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Pope met Parolin, Pena Parra at Gemelli
Pope Francis on Monday received a visit from Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the Substitute for ...
Francis stable, working from hospital
Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...
Pope Francis works from hospital, inks paperwork for new possible saints: Vatican
Pope Francis was well enough Tuesday to meet with his No. 2 to approve new decrees for possible saints, even while still hospitalized in critical but stable condition for double pneumonia and ...
What happens if Pope Francis resigns or becomes incapacitated?
Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...
Vatican Says Pope Francis Is Critical But Stable, 'Has Resumed Work Activities'
The Vatican's evening update said the 88-year-old pope had had no new respiratory crises and that his blood parameters were ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
The Vatican says Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, was well enough to meet with ...
Pope Francis meets Vatican No. 2 at hospital, takes major governing decisions
Pope Francis has also written a letter of resignation, to be invoked if he became medically incapacitated.
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 ...
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US bishops urge faithful to join rosary for Pope Francis at 3 p.m. ET
The Vatican press office said Cardinal Parolin will lead a rosary for the pontiff in St. Peter's Square at 9 p.m. local time.
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Speculation about new pope grows louder
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin visited Pope Francis at the 10th-floor hospital of Gemelli Hospital in Rome on ...