At the Vatican switchboard, myriad callers, one human voice in response
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls while the pope is in the hospital.
Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly
The Vatican’s central number is public — and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master make sure all who call ...
Who’s who at the Vatican?
The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an independent city-state. The pope is both the ...
Pope Francis showing 'good response' to treatment, Vatican says on Saturday
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his hospital treatment for double pneumonia and his overall ...
The ultimate guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome
More crowds than usual are expected this year in the Eternal City. We explain what the Jubilee is, how to navigate the crowds ...
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High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...
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 ...
Pope Francis remains stable after thanking public for prayers, Vatican says
Pope Francis "had a tranquil night and woke shortly after 8 a.m.," the Vatican said, coming a day after he made his first ...
Rome woman makes daily pilgrimage to Vatican, hospital to pray for Pope
Clutching a bouquet of yellow roses, 79-year-old Carmela Vittoria Mancuso makes her way to Rome's Gemelli hospital each ...
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Vatican City has had no births in 96 years, and here’s the reason why
Established as the center of the Catholic Church in 1929, the city-state relies on nearby Rome for medical care, preventing any births within its borders. Vatican City, the world’s tiniest ...
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Vatican Appoints First-ever Female President, Raffaella Petrini
Raffaella Petrini has been appointed as the first female President of the Vatican City State becoming the governor of the 44-hectare area.