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Pope Francis

February 28, 2025

Ailing Pope Francis had quiet night in hospital, Vatican says

“Given the complexity of the medical condition, further days of clinical stability are required,” an evening bulletin stated.

Pope in hospital
February 26, 2025

Sick Pope Francis resting peacefully, says Vatican

The pope has been the leader of the Catholic Church, with its approximately 1.4 billion faithful worldwide, since March 2013.

POPE WITH DOCTORS
February 21, 2025

Vatican says pope’s condition has improved

The clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly, the Vatican said late on Thursday.

POPE FRANCIS
February 20, 2025

Cardinal says Pope Francis could resign if health worsens

French Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline also did not rule out resignation.

POPE FRANCIS
February 12, 2025

 Again, bronchitis prevents Pope Francis from public address

The pope also had to stop his sermon midway and asked a colleague to finish delivering the rest of the address.

Image of Pope used to illustrate the story.
February 11, 2025

Pope condemns Trump’s mass deportations in letter to U.S. bishops

The pope described the crackdown on irregular immigration initiated by Mr Trump as a “major crisis” for the United States.

Pope Francis and Donald Trump
January 20, 2025

Pope Francis prays for wisdom, strength as Trump assumes office

Mr Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on Monday. 

Pope Francis and Donald Trump
January 20, 2025

Trump’s anti-immigration plans disgraceful, says Pope Francis

The relationship between Pope Francis and Mr Trump is considered tense.

Pope Francis and Donald Trump
January 14, 2025

Pope Francis releases historic autobiography ‘Hope: The Autobiography’

Enriched by unpublished photographs and personal anecdotes, the memoir offers a rare glimpse into Pope Francis’s private and public life.

Pope Francis' 'Hope: The Autobiography'
January 13, 2025

Vatican: Pope says gay men can now become priests

“If a candidate remains chaste, his sexual orientation should not disqualify him from entering the priesthood,” the Vatican document stated. 

LGBTQ protesters and Pope