Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ ahead of special prayers at St. Peter’s
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, Vatican says
Global prayers as Vatican says pope still 'critical'
Pope Francis asks for prayers as he remains in critical condition with early kidney failure
"Thank you for your closeness, and for the consoling prayers I have received from all over the world!" In a late update on Sunday, the Vatican said Francis remains in critical condition and blood tests show early kidney failure but he remains alert and "well-oriented.
Pope critical but 'in good humour' in hospital
Pope Francis is resting, but remains "critical" with respiratory and kidney problems, more than a week after being admitted to hospital, the Vatican has said. "The night went well, the Pope slept and is resting,
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes incapacitated, AP explains
While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious.
Papal biographer says it would be sensible for Vatican to 'plan for change' amid pope illness
JD Vance was mocked Thursday for offering “cringe” advice to young men he says mainstream U.S. culture now opposes: Crack a beer, tell jokes, and embrace your masculinity. The
Prayers pour in across San Diego after Pope listed in critical condition
Prayers are pouring in from parishioners all across San Diego after Pope Francis was listed in critical condition.
Pope's condition 'slightly improving' on seventh day in hospital
The Vatican reported another slight improvement in Pope Francis's condition on Thursday, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for double pneumonia.
Faithful grapple with worry and hope as Pope critically ill
Faithful gathered at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican and outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Monday (February 24) as Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert, according to the Vatican. Could these jumping mice change how astronauts exercise?
Pope's Condition Is Slightly Improving, Vatican Says
Pope Francis' condition has slightly improved, the Vatican said in a medical update on Monday, adding that his "slight" kidney problem was not a cause for concern. (Reporting by Alvise Armellini, editing by Crispian Balmer) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death.
Rome’s diocese calls for a silent prayer for Pope Francis
Rome’s diocese invited all the parishes and religious communities of the city to hold a communitarian silent prayer on Wednesday afternoon for the health of Pope Francis.
Pope's Hospital Chaplain Says 'It's Time for Hope Against All Hope'
The chaplain of the Agostino Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis remains hospitalized, has called for faith and prayer, urging Catholics to embrace "hope against all hope" as concerns over the pontiff's health persist.