Pope beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery
Pope Francis is continuing his slow recovery from double pneumonia and beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...
With pope in hospital, Vatican breaks century-old taboos to discuss his health
For centuries, one of the biggest taboos at the Vatican was openly discussing the pope's health. As leader of the world's 1.4 ...
Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
The Vatican said ailing Pope Francis had a peaceful night in the hospital and was up and sitting in an armchair on Wednesday ...
Pope signs decree making José Gregorio Hernández, ‘doctor of the poor,’ Venezuela’s first saint
A man revered by millions as the “doctor of the poor” will be the first saint from Venezuela. Pope Francis approved a decree ...
Pope continues recovery, sleeps well as Vatican launches marathon prayers and allies cheer him on
On Monday evening, doctors said he remained in critical condition with double pneumonia but reported a “slight improvement” ...