Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital
The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...
Pope Francis Rebukes Trump Administration Over Mass Deportation Plans
In a letter to U.S. bishops, the pontiff appeared to take direct aim at Vice President J.D. Vance's defense of the immigration crackdown on theological grounds.
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Pope Francis in stable condition at hospital for bronchitis treatment
from former President Joe Biden before he left office. Born Jorge Bergoglio in Argentina, Francis is the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere. He is also the second-oldest pope, turning 88 in ...
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Who are the front-runners to be elected next pontiff after Pope Francis?
That same year, he was sent to the United States to meet with noted Catholic President Joe Biden. He was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2019.
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Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, acknowledges the pope's criticism of US immigration crackdown
Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration ... Vance claimed Friday that the ...
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Pope Francis Appoints NASA Scientist, Chinese Biologist to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
(photo: The White House/Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain ) Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican March 7, 2025 Pope Francis has appointed ... co-chair of President Joe Biden’s Council of Advisers on ...
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Pope Francis health concerns top of mind at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
“[Pope Francis] cares for the people of this country ... He also criticized former President Joe Biden’s administration for using the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR ...
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Pope Francis to remain hospitalized with 'complex' respiratory infection
Feb. 17 (UPI) --The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis was being treated for a "complex clinical situation" and will remain hospitalized for as long as needed. Test results for Francis, 88 ...
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Vance 'surprised' by pope's criticism, prays for his recovery
Vance said he was inspired by Pope Francis' 2020 "urbi et orbi" prayer for the world at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three things Pope Francis should do before he dies
I love Francis and hope he can continue as pope forever, but I know I’m not being realistic. We are all mortal, as those of us in our 80s need no reminding. Unlike former President Joe Biden ...
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Three ways Pope Francis should fix the procedures for papal illness, death and elections
I love Francis and hope he can continue as pope forever, but I know I’m not being realistic. We are all mortal, as those of us in our 80s need no reminding. Unlike former President Joe Biden ...
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Pope Francis appoints NASA scientist, Chinese biologist to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Pope Francis has appointed a NASA geophysicist ... In 2021, she was appointed co-chair of President Joe Biden’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology. A professor of developmental ...