Visitors to the Vatican have been also visiting the Gemelli Hospital in Rome to pray for Pope Francis who has been in ...

Apparently, in 2022, Pope Francis verified the existence of a letter he wrote shortly after his election as pope outlining the terms of his resignation, should he become incapacitated. However, the ...

Pope Francis marks 12 years as pontiff while recovering from illness at Gemelli hospital, continuing his work remotely.

Hospitalized since Feb. 14 with bronchitis and difficulty breathing, Pope Francis was later diagnosed with double pneumonia.

Pope Francis has participated remotely in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat after getting good news from his doctors.

As Pope Francis prepared to spend the 12th anniversary of his election at Rome's Gemelli hospital, people at the Vatican and ...

An old saying about the Vatican states that “the pope is never sick until he’s dead,” and this position has held true in ...

After Pope Francis prayed for the area during the wildfires, LA Catholics are returning the sentiment and support.

What are Pope Francis’ messages from the hospital telling the world about faith and perseverance? 88 years old, lying in a hospital bed, and still finding the strength to lead millions of people with ...

For the fourth Sunday in a row, the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, though the Vatican planned to ...

Prognosis Unclear His prognosis remains unclear, meaning the doctors aren't specifying how his health will evolve. Francis ...

Just as Popes John Paul II’s and Benedict’s final days revealed their understandings of the papacy, Francis’ illness has ...