The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...

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 ...

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

Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...

Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the morning of Mar. 2, in his ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis remained stable through the day on March 2 and no longer required the use of mechanical ...

A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double ...

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

As Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, continues to battle health issues, the question of what will happen next for the ...

Francis also met at the hospital on Sunday with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's number-two official, and Parolin's deputy, said Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni, without giving further ...