Pope Francis
St. John Paul II Tirelessly Served Church, Embraced World, Cardinal Says
During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
God’s Mercy is for Everyone; Everyone Needs Healing, Pope Writes
God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote.
God’s Mercy, Forgiveness Pave the Path Toward Hope, Pope Writes
God's forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote.
Pope’s Condition Slowly Improving After Release from Hospital
Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing "slight improvements" in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said.
Not Knowing Pope’s Role, Vatican Publishes Holy Week, Easter Schedule
As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant.
Jesus Pursues Brokenness to Offer Healing, Pope’s Catechesis Says
Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even when they feel furthest from God, Pope Francis said in a prepared catechesis.
Pope Knew He ‘Might Not Make It,’ Physician Says
For Pope Francis' medical team at Rome's Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day.
Pro-Life Movement Needs New Approach, Driven by All the Faithful, Dicastery Says
The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life has published a pastoral framework to help dioceses begin a synodal process for strengthening and promoting the pastoral care of human life.
Pope Returns to Vatican After Long Hospitalization
Immediately before leaving Rome's Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the hospital March 23.
Pope to Return to Vatican, Prescribed to Continue Rest, Doctors Announce
Pope Francis will return to his residence in the Vatican March 23 after spending 38 days in Rome's Gemelli hospital for treatment of double pneumonia, his doctors announced.