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Vatican

Europe 11 months ago

Quiet night for Pope Francis in hospital: Vatican

The pope has suffered a series of health issues in recent years, from colon surgery in 2021 to a hernia operation in 2023, but this is the longest and most serious hospitalization of his papacy.

Academia 11 months ago

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The Vatican’s message of Ramadan and Indonesia

In 2022, Pope Francis sent a message to Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan, highlighting the importance of cooperation and solidarity in facing global challenges.

Europe 11 months ago

Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says

The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14.

Europe 1 year ago

Pope Francis not yet cured, but not in danger of death, doctor treating him says

Francis is being treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on Feb. 14 after struggling with breathing difficulties for several days.

Europe 1 year ago

Pope had a good night, got up and had breakfast, Vatican says

Late on Thursday, the Vatican said Pope Francis is "slightly improving" and his blood analyses are stable, in the latest sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

Europe 1 year ago

Megawati to meet Pope Francis again, this time at children’s rights summit in Vatican

Former president Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to meet Pope Francis on the sidelines of the the World Leaders’ Summit on Children’s Rights in the Vatican, which will mark their second meeting to date.

Europe 1 year ago

Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world on Christmas Eve

In a sermon focused on the virtue of hope, which is also the theme of the Holy Year, the pontiff said hope "is a summons not to tarry, to be kept back by our old habits, or to wallow in mediocrity or laziness".

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Timor Leste prepares for first papal visit since independence

Catholic devotees were clamouring to see Francis as he headed to Asia's youngest nation -- making pilgrimages from faraway towns and hours-long crossings of its border with Indonesia.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

'This job is not easy': Pope

The 87-year-old pontiff, who is halfway through a 12-day trip across the Asia-Pacific region, appeared spritely and jovial as he wrapped up a four-day stop in Papua New Guinea with an audience back-and-forth.

Society 1 year ago

Pope wades back into parenthood debate with cat and dog quip

Francis, who is widely viewed as a progressive pontiff, faced a backlash in 2022 for suggesting couples who have pets instead of children are selfish and a threat to humanity.

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Quiet night for Pope Francis in hospital: Vatican

PREMIUM The Vatican’s message of Ramadan and Indonesia

Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says

Pope Francis not yet cured, but not in danger of death, doctor treating him says

Pope had a good night, got up and had breakfast, Vatican says

Megawati to meet Pope Francis again, this time at children’s rights summit in Vatican

Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world on Christmas Eve

Timor Leste prepares for first papal visit since independence

'This job is not easy': Pope

Pope wades back into parenthood debate with cat and dog quip

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The Vatican’s message of Ramadan and Indonesia