Pope addresses worshipers for the first time during hospitalization
The recorded message from the 88-year-old Pope was broadcast at 9 p.m. local time and was the first message he has made since ...
In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
In his 2024 memoir, “Life: My Story Through History,” Francis recounted how he first learned about Benedict’s resignation, ...
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How many popes have there been in the Roman Catholic Church?
There have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church, according to the Vatican. St. Peter, who was one of Jesus' apostles, is widely considered to be the first pope and the longest serving pope in the ...
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How long has Pope Francis been the pope?
Pope Francis is the world’s first Jesuit pope and the first pope to originate from the Americas. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected pope on March 13 ...
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the ...
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Pope Francis thanks well-wishers in first audio message since hospitalization
The Pope’s pre-recorded remarks, broadcast on loudspeakers at the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square ahead of the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer, marked the first time supporters heard ...
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Pope following Vatican’s spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers in hospital
On Thursday, the Vatican will mark the 12th anniversary of Francis’ election, the first with the pope out of sight but still very much in charge. Francis was elected the 266th pope, the first ...