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‘Complex picture’: Pope Francis hospitalised with bilateral pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope to stay in hospital with ‘complex’ respiratory condition
The Pope, 88, was admitted with bronchitis last Friday.
As supernatural claims spread, the Vatican updates its rules on them
New York Times: The new guidelines were approved by Pope Francis this month.
Pope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday Mass
Thousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.
'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peace
Pope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.
'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples
The radical shift in policy is aimed at making the church more inclusive.
Pope to skip climate action summit due to acute bronchitis
Francis says doctors advise against the rapid changes in temperature travel would involve.
'Still alive, you know': Pope cancels trip for climate conference on doctors' orders
This is the second time the pope’s frail health has forced the cancellation of a trip.
‘Long live the Pope!’: Francis uplifted by St Peters Square crowd
Two days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his duties.
'Still alive!': Pope emerges from surgery with 'no complications'
The Vatican said there were no complications during Wednesday's three-hour surgery.
Pope Francis, 86, to undergo intestinal surgery
The pope is set to be hospitalised in Rome for several days while he recovers.
Pope warns of risk of corruption in missionary fundraising after investigation
He warned the Vatican’s fundraisers of financial corruption creeping into their work.
Vatican arrest: Speeding driver bursts through palace gate
Vatican gendarmes fired at the speeding car’s front tyres after it rushed the gate.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after bronchitis treatment
86-year-old Francis was hospitalized 3 days ago on Wednesday.
Pope accuses critics of exploiting Pope Benedict XVI’s death
Pope Francis accused his critics of trying to score ideological points with the church.
Hundreds gather for Cardinal George Pell’s Sydney funeral
Heavy police presence as mourners, and protesters carrying rainbow flags, gather.
'Toxic nightmare': Cardinal Pell's views on Pope's rule revealed
Secret memo, article show view of late cleric whose child sex convictions were overturned.
What happened to Emanuela? Vatican to reopen infamous cold case
New York Times: In 1983, the daughter of a Vatican employee vanished from a Rome street.
Pope honours divisive Australian Cardinal George Pell
Pell, whose child sex convictions were overturned, died yesterday.
Cardinal George Pell dead at 81 after hip surgery complications
Pell returned to Vatican in 2020, after being acquitted of child sexual abuse convictions.
Thousands pour into St Peter’s Square for funeral of Pope Benedict
'We came to pay homage to Benedict and wanted to be here today to say goodbye.'
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’
Pope Francis told public Benedict was “very sick” and asked the faithful to pray for him.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don’t be power-hungry
Some 7000 Romans, tourists and pilgrims attended this year's Mass.
Vatican envoy comes under fire in Ukraine as he delivers aid
Vatican Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski and entourage forced to take cover.
Climate protesters target the Vatican's Laocoon statue
Their banner placed under the statue read, 'No gas, no coal'.
Russell Crowe's private Sistine Chapel tour has locals fuming
The Kiwi-Aussie star has copped criticism from locals for breaking this strict law.
Elon Musk meets Pope, announces the audience on Twitter
Elon Musk uses Twitter to announce his meeting with Pope Francis.