In a Feb. 10 letter, Pope Francis urged the U.S. bishops to stay the course in their support for generous immigration ...

Pope Francis, 88, is battling severe pneumonia, with Vatican sources confirming that preparations are underway for potential ...

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni visited the pope today. In an official statement, she said that the pope was “alert and active” and “has not lost his legendary sense of humor.” ...

Pope Francis slept well, got out of bed and ate breakfast Wednesday, the Vatican said, after tests confirmed the 88-year-old ...

Pope Francis is alert and still making jokes despite having double pneumonia, Italy's Prime Minister said Wednesday (February 19, 2025) after visiting the 88-year-old pontiff in hospital.

Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, told reporters early Feb. 19 that the pope slept peacefully, woke up and ...

Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis slept peacefully and ate breakfast after developing pneumonia in both his lungs.

Catholic leaders in the Philippines have called on the faithful to pray for the health of Pope Francis as he continues his ...

The pontiff has been in hospital, receiving treatment for bilateral pneumonia, since he was admitted on Friday.

Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome, called on all parishes in the Italian capital to pray for ...

I was very happy to find him alert and responsive. We joked as always. He hasn’t lost his proverbial sense of humour,” ...