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Pope Francis visits children on oncology ward of Rome hospital
The ward is located on the same floor as the pope’s suite. Read more
Pope Francis prays for more than 60 people killed in Iraq COVID ward fire
The pope assured families of “his spiritual closeness to all affected.” Read more
Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky
Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th day in hospital
A Vatican spokesman said ongoing treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.” Read more
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Pope Francis: Late Congolese cardinal was ‘a man of justice, peace, and unity’
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died in France on July 11. Read more
Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital, says Vatican
A Vatican spokesman said the pope would remain “a few more days.” Read more
Pope Francis to lead Sunday Angelus from hospital after intestinal surgery
The Vatican said the pope “spent a quiet day with normal clinical progress.” Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after ‘heinous assassination’ of Haiti’s president
President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his home on July 7. Read more
Pope Francis names Jesuit cardinal to key synod on synodality position
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich will serve as relator general. Read more
Pope Francis has further health scans in hospital after running a fever
The Vatican said the pope was able to eat and move “unassisted.” Read more
Sea Sunday 2021: Vatican calls for dignified conditions for maritime workers
The pandemic has left 400,000 seafarers stranded since September 2020. Read more
Pope Francis grateful for prayers as he recovers from intestinal surgery
The Vatican said the pope’s recovery process was “regular and satisfactory.” Read more
Pope Francis urges Indian Catholics to commit to uniform Syro-Malabar liturgy
The Syro-Malabar Church is one of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches. Read more
Benedict XVI praying ‘fervently’ for Pope Francis’ recovery from surgery
Pope Francis is recuperating at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Pope Francis recovering in same hospital room where St. John Paul II was treated
The Vatican said that the pope had “rested well overnight.” Read more
Pope Francis to spend week recovering in hospital after intestinal surgery
A Vatican spokesman said: “His Holiness Pope Francis is in good general condition.” Read more
Pope Francis ‘well’ after surgery on colon for diverticulitis
Pope Francis has "reacted well" to a scheduled colon surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital on Sunday. Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit Slovakia in September 2021
Pope Francis will visit four Slovakian cities from Sept. 12-15. Read more
Why has a Vatican judge ordered Cardinal Becciu and nine others to stand trial?: A CNA explainer
CNA's overview of a Vatican finance trial announced to start later this month. Read more
Pope Francis discusses protection of Christians with Iraqi prime minister
The pope and Mustafa Al-Kadhimi discussed the importance of protecting the Christian presence in the Middle East. Read more
