Pope Francis’s words air in St. Peter’s Square for first time since illness
The recorded message was the first released by the Vatican since Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory illness on ...
Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.
As Pope recovers from illness, Denver woman reflects on meeting him twice
The 88-year-old’s prognosis remains uncertain but he expressed gratitude Wednesday in an audio message thanking well-wishers.
Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves
Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he ...
Pope following Vatican’s spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital
Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from ...
The Agonizing Familiarity of the Pope’s Condition
Anxious waiting mixed with disturbing medical jargon — anyone who has sat bedside with a loved one can relate.