Pope Francis
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.
Pope’s Days are Marked by Small Improvements, Work, Prayer
Pope Francis continues to show small signs of improvement and spends his days following through on all his therapies, doing some light work and praying, according to the Vatican press office.
Speakers: Church has Role in Fight Against AI-Generated Exploitation
The Catholic Church needs to expand its safeguarding efforts to include the new threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, top organizers of a Vatican conference said.