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Vatican

April 22, 2025

Pope: Italy declares five-day mourning

Top-level dignitaries from all over the world are expected to attend the funeral services.

Pope Francis
March 4, 2025

Pope continues resting after suffering two respiratory episodes: Vatican

The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church is suffering from bilateral pneumonia.

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 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.
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
January 7, 2025

 Pope appoints first Catholic woman to head major office in Holy See

Her appointment is seen as a milestone for the Catholic Church as it continues to navigate debates about women’s roles in leadership.

Sister Simona Brambilla
December 11, 2024

Court convicts three Catholics for defrauding Vatican Sistine Chapel Choir

The trial revolved around allegations that Messr Palombella and Nardella had allegedly pocketed proceeds from the choir’s concerts.

Image of Pope used to illustrate the story.
October 11, 2024

Zelensky seeks Pope Francis’ help to free Ukrainians in Russian captivity

Mr Zelensky said in a post on Telegram that he asked the pope for support for children and adults imprisoned by Russia.

Pope Francis with Zelensky