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Pope Francis 20 hours ago

Pope Francis makes 1st public appearance in five weeks, returns to the Vatican

Pope Francis made his first public appearance from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he was discharged after a five-week stay for life threatening pneumonia.

Pope Francis 1 day ago

Pope Francis set to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: doctors

A doctor at a hospital in Rome where Pope Francis has been treated for "acute respiratory failure" said Saturday the Holy Father will be discharged on Sunday.

US Religions Christianity 1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE: Groundbreaking new prayer book designed for demographic most targeted for abortion

Word on Fire is releasing a groundbreaking new book designed to help adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, who are disproportionately targeted for abortion, to pray.

Vatican News & Updates 4 days ago

Pope Francis no longer dependent on mechanical breathing assistance as condition improves: Vatican

Pope Francis's medical condition is continuing to improve, according to the Vatican, with the 88-year-old pontiff no longer relying on mechanical help to breathe at night.

Pope Francis 5 days ago

King Charles III to meet Pope Francis during visit to Vatican next month

King Charles III is set to have an audience with Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican next month, suggesting there is optimism the pontiff will be back at work by then.

Vandalism 6 days ago

‘Face of evil’: Catholic Church named after St. Patrick vandalized with Satanic message

Authorities are investigating a possible hate crime after a Catholic Church named after St. Patrick was discovered with "extensive vandalism," including a Satanic message in Wichita, Kansas.

World March 16

Pope Francis seen for first time since being admitted to hospital: photo

The Vatican unveiled a photo of Pope Francis observing Mass on Sunday, highlighting his gradual health improvement over the past few days.

World March 15

Pope remains stable after month in hospital as he continues treatments and works from bedside

Pope Francis continues to improve a month after he was hospitalized with bronchitis and double pneumonia, the Vatican’s Holy See Press Office said in an update on Saturday.

Pope Francis March 13

Pope Francis is stable and showing improvements but will remain hospitalized

Pope Francis' health has taken a turn for the better this week as he continues to show improvement following a Monday update that listed him as “out of danger from death."

Pope Francis March 10

Pope Francis now 'out of danger from death' as health condition continues to improve

Vatican officials say that Pope Francis's medical condition has improved and that he is currently “out of danger from death," as of Monday evening.