'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 ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at Catholic breakfast after immigration dustup
Vice President JD Vance led the audience at the 20th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in prayer for the ailing Pope Francis ...
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The Pope’s Role Has Changed in Our Time. But Has the Church?
Gandhi’s Scant Garb Bars Audience with Pope.” So read the headline of a New York Times report, from December 13, 1931, that ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed worry about Pope Francis, but there was also an air of ...
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 ...
Pope Francis remains stable and prognosis reserved, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis' condition remained stable on Tuesday, and his prognosis remains reserved, according to the Vatican. The pope had needed medical intervention amid two episodes of ...
Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has stabilized enough after two respiratory crises to resume using a nasal tube for oxygen ...
Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says
Pope Francis was in stable condition Tuesday and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises ...