He appeared on the hospital's balcony to address the gathered crowd before being driven back to the Vatican, per BBC News. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, who coordinated Francis’ medical team, said he will ...

But a period of two months’ rest for Pope Francis could lead to significant changes to the Vatican’s calendar of coming events. The Pope had been set to meet with Britain’s King Charles on ...

At 47, Archbishop Benelli is easily the most visible personage in the Vatican today and, next to the Pope, the most powerful. Technically, he is only the Vatican’s Deputy Secretary of State ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — How's Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly? The nuns who operate the Vatican's switchboard are fielding a growing number of ...

Pope Francis remained in the hospital on Saturday recovering from double pneumonia as the Vatican’s Holy Year proceeded without him. "The night passed quietly, the pope is resting," the Vatican ...

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double ...

The Vatican has provided another update on the condition of Pope Francis as he continues treatment for pneumonia. In its latest statement, the Vatican said Pope Francis has shown "gradual ...

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after spending a "peaceful night", as he nears three weeks in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old had used an oxygen mask overnight for a ...

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent Thursday a cable of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis of the Vatican, on the occasion of the National Day of the Vatican ...