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 ...
Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.
The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and marked ...
John Paul II's hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis' so far. Here's a look
John Paul spent so much time on the 10th floor papal suite that he referred to Gemelli as “Vatican III” — a reference that ...
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Original statue of Our Lady of Fátima headed to Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality
On the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for Oct. 11–12, the original statue of Our Lady of Fátima ...
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the ...
Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the ...
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Cardinals, curial officials in Rome to pray rosary for pope at St. Peter’s
In 2005, Pope John Paul II died while a rosary was being prayed for him in St. Peter’s Square, led by Argentine Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, who at the time served as the sostituto, or substitute ...
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Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says
People pray at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital In a written message for his usual Sunday prayer in St Peter's Square, which the pope was unable to read out for a second ...
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The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis
it has become known as the "Pope's Hospital." John Paul II even nicknamed it "Vatican Three," with St Peter's Square being Vatican One, and the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo, Vatican Two.
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With pomp and ceremony, NY's Archbishop Egan was elevated to cardinal: Historical photos
New York's archbishop is elevated to cardinal In a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, on Feb. 21, 2001, a frail Pope John Paul II created 44 new cardinals ...