MANILA, Philippines — Catholics worldwide have started to worry as Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday, with blood tests showing early kidney failure. But he remains alert and ...

Reports of an improvement in Pope Francis's condition tonight from the Vatican. They say that the Pope has been doing better. He has been able to call the parish in Gaza and also to do some work ...

March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years. March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth ...

Pope Francis is spending his 28th consecutive day in the hospital. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Francis is spending his 28th consecutive day in the hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was ...

Cardinals to gather for the papal conclave as the world awaits the next Pope, 4 of whom are from India(REUTERS) As Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, discussions about ...

Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures regarding the next papal election. Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment ...

I'm here at the Gelli Hospital in Rome where Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia. Now this hospital has *** strong connection with the Pope's, and on my left here is *** statue of John ...

It is also notable for not having an airport. The closest airport, Rome Fiumicino International (FCO), is 32 times larger than the Vatican. With the increase in papal travel over the last few decades, ...

VATICAN CITY— While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there are no ...

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs and his latest laboratory tests and chest X-rays continue to reveal a "complex" medical picture, according to a Feb. 18 Vatican ...

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome, Italy, in February 2025 to treat an illness, raising concerns worldwide about his health. On March 23, he made a brief public appearance for the ...