Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement ...
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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Pope Francis appoints an Italian nun as the first woman governor of Vatican City
Another woman is stepping into a high-ranking role in the Vatican: Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was appointed ...
Another woman takes over a top job at the Vatican, this time running the city state administration
ROME — Another woman is taking over a top management job in the Vatican : Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was named ...
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The Pope’s Role Has Changed in Our Time. But Has the Church?
Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis rests peacefully while pneumonia persists, prognosis remains ‘guarded’
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...
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Archdiocese of Louisville holds mass for Pope Francis amid health battle
Holy Family Parish in Louisville became a gathering place for dozens of Catholics, united in prayer for Pope Francis, who is ...
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Rosary for Pope’s recovery: Cardinal Tagle leads prayer service in Vatican
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle led the evening rosary at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Tuesday, Feb. 25 (4 a.m. on Feb.