'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church
Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to ...
As Pope Francis remains hospitalised, a look at who's who at the Vatican
As Pope Francis remains hospitalised, questions arise about who governs the Vatican in his absence. While the pontiff holds ...
Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...
Despite speculation pope is dying, Francis shows he is still in charge of Catholic church
Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, ...
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
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 pneumonia ...
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A Church Led by Shepherds: Vatican II’s Blueprint for Bishops
COMMENTARY: The Council’s Decree ‘Christus Dominus’ is a vivid reminder of the meaning of the bishop’s pastoral role in the ...
Pope Francis still head of Catholic Church, contrary to claim of resignation | Fact check
The Vatican has not announced Pope Francis is resigning, contrary to online claims. Further, his successor would be elected ...
Pope suffers 2 episodes of respiratory failure, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The ...
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Update After Acute Respiratory Failure
The 88-year-old, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, experienced two acute respiratory crises on Monday.
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Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis
The theme of the retreat, which will take place from the evening of March 9 through the morning of March 14, is “The Hope of ...