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Pope Francis, Vatican and Gemelli Hospital

Pope was focused on Vatican finance struggle before he was hospitalized

Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals about how to plug a widening gap in the Vatican's finances.

ABC · 52m

Pope resting peacefully on 14th day in hospital

The Vatican said that the pope "slept well during the night and is now resting" peacefully on Thursday morning as the pontiff begins his 14th day in hospital.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Had Quiet Night at Hospital, Vatican Says

Images of Pope Francis are seen outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Pope Francis, Catholic Church

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Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church

The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of his predecessors had done before.

Yahoo · 9h

Catholic church leans on prayer during Pope’s uncertain health

People of the Catholic faith around the world are lighting candles and praying for the health of Pope Francis while he recovers from pneumonia.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

What Happens to the Leadership of the Catholic Church When a Pope Is Sick or Incapacitated?

The Vatican has laws to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but they don't apply if he is sick.

Mother Jones14h

The Pope Is Critically Ill. Far-Right Catholic Trolls Are Out in Force.

Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who ...

Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, 'doctor of the poor,' Venezuela's first saint

CARACAS, Venezuela -- A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela after Pope Francis approved a decree Tuesday.

Pope Francis' health condition sparks papal conclave talks: 4 Indian cardinals could vote for next Pope

Only cardinals under 80 are allowed to vote in the papal conclave, according to Catholic Church regulations. The historic ...

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Why St. Gregory of Narek Became a Doctor of the Church

Pope Francis recognized this Armenian saint for his deep theological insights — yet many Catholics still don’t know his name.

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What Happens When The Pope Dies?

When the Pope passes away, a complex and ancient process begins. Join us as we explore the intricate steps of papal ...

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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis shows ‘further slight improvement’ on Wednesday but prognosis still ‘reserved’

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...

Young Catholics in Plano dedicate hours daily praying for Pope Francis

Since learning of the Pope’s critical condition, students at John Paul II have offered up their daily prayers.

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West Michigan Catholics watch as pope remains hospitalized

Local faith leaders are guiding Catholic worshippers through uncertainty as Pope Francis’ health remains tenuous.

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