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 ...

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All indications suggest the 88-year-old pontiff has overcome the possible risks from a respiratory crisis last week. He is ...

The Vatican shared an update on Pope Francis' health, confirming stability after 16 days in hospital for pneumonia. The ...

A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia but again skipped his weekly noon blessing.

It's just one of those things where you have to be smart about it. You don't want to spend to spend. You have to make the right decisions." ...

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