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The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

Sat 15 Mar 2025 21:16 CET

Pope Francis is recovering but still needs hospital care, announces the Vatican. At the same time, the 88-year-old is planning to extend the church meeting he leads, the synod, until 2028

Good news for the Pope: Out of life danger

Good news for the Pope: Out of life danger

Tue 11 Mar 2025 10:08 CET

Pope Francis has received positive news from the doctors at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where he is being treated for pneumonia: He is no longer in immediate danger of death.

The Pope is feeling better – thanks the doctors

The Pope is feeling better – thanks the doctors

Sun 9 Mar 2025 13:23 CET

Pope Francis thanks the doctors and healthcare staff on Sunday, when he misses the fourth Angelus prayer in a row.

The Pope's condition stable - thanks all who have prayed

The Pope's condition stable - thanks all who have prayed

Thu 6 Mar 2025 21:30 CET

Pope Francis Misses Ash Wednesday Amid Health Struggles

Pope Francis Misses Ash Wednesday Amid Health Struggles

Wed 5 Mar 2025 19:48 CET

Pope Francis Faces New Respiratory Crisis Amid Ongoing Health Struggles

Pope Francis Faces New Respiratory Crisis Amid Ongoing Health Struggles

Mon 3 Mar 2025 19:06 CET

More Compassionate Pope Prays for Ukraine

More Compassionate Pope Prays for Ukraine

Sun 2 Mar 2025 17:32 CET

Pope Francis' health condition remains stable and on Sunday, he made a statement. He thanked his doctors and supporters for all the support – and prayed for peace in Ukraine

Peaceful Night for the Pope after Breathing Problems

Peaceful Night for the Pope after Breathing Problems

Sat 1 Mar 2025 09:03 CET

The Vatican: The Pope's Condition Critical but Stable

The Vatican: The Pope's Condition Critical but Stable

Tue 25 Feb 2025 10:04 CET

Pope Francis, who is being cared for in hospital, is still in a critical but stable condition, the Vatican announced on Tuesday evening.

Slight Improvement for Critically Ill Pope

Slight Improvement for Critically Ill Pope

Mon 24 Feb 2025 08:56 CET

The 88-year-old Pope Francis's condition with double-sided pneumonia is still described as critical. He is, however, showing signs of a "small improvement", announces the Vatican

The Pope's Health Condition Critical

The Pope's Health Condition Critical

Sat 22 Feb 2025 20:06 CET

The Pope jokes with Meloni from his sickbed

The Pope jokes with Meloni from his sickbed

Wed 19 Feb 2025 17:15 CET

The Pope Remains in Hospital – Complex Condition

The Pope Remains in Hospital – Complex Condition

Mon 17 Feb 2025 16:24 CET

The Pope Missed Prayer - Ordered "Absolute Rest"

The Pope Missed Prayer - Ordered "Absolute Rest"

Sun 16 Feb 2025 15:31 CET

Pope Francis stood over the mass and his traditional Sunday prayer. Admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection, the doctors have ordered him "absolute rest"

The Pope in Hospital – Has Respiratory Infection

The Pope in Hospital – Has Respiratory Infection

Fri 14 Feb 2025 11:03 CET

Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital, announces the Vatican. He has a respiratory tract infection and is in fairly good condition

The Pope's Criticism of Trump: "Will End Badly"

The Pope's Criticism of Trump: "Will End Badly"

Tue 11 Feb 2025 14:59 CET

A "giant crisis" that will end badly. Pope Francis directs strong criticism towards Donald Trump's government and its ongoing mass deportations of undocumented immigrants

Italy's Church: Priests can be gay - in secret

Italy's Church: Priests can be gay - in secret

Fri 10 Jan 2025 20:25 CET

Homosexual men are now allowed to train as Catholic priests in Italy - but the opportunity comes with a caveat: They must hide their sexuality.

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

Tue 7 Jan 2025 16:41 CET

Italy's Foreign Minister is to host a meeting with several Western countries on the development in Syria. The goal is to support "a peaceful, inclusive" change in the country

First Time a Nun Becomes Catholic Top Leader

First Time a Nun Becomes Catholic Top Leader

Mon 6 Jan 2025 16:27 CET

Pope Francis has appointed a nun as head of a significant institution within the Vatican. It is the first time a woman has been given such a high post within the Catholic Church

The Pope: Let the Weapons Fall Silent

The Pope: Let the Weapons Fall Silent

Wed 25 Dec 2024 17:15 CET

The Pope: Stop Gossiping About Each Other - "an Evil"

The Pope: Stop Gossiping About Each Other - "an Evil"

Sat 21 Dec 2024 20:06 CET

Pope Francis urges the Vatican's bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of each other and condemns backstabbing and gossiping among his closest colleagues, he says in his annual Christmas speech.

The Pope: The Suicide Bomber Intended to Blow Me Up

The Pope: The Suicide Bomber Intended to Blow Me Up

Wed 18 Dec 2024 18:30 CET

Pope Francis has just turned 88 years old. But it was close that he did not become so old, he reveals in his upcoming autobiography

The Pope's Offer to Aung San Suu Kyi

The Pope's Offer to Aung San Suu Kyi

Tue 24 Sept 2024 13:53 CEST

Pope Francis is offering a safe haven in the Vatican State for Myanmar's imprisoned political leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

The Pope visits Southeast Asia

The Pope visits Southeast Asia

Fri 30 Aug 2024 16:59 CEST

Pope Francis flies on Monday, September 2, to Indonesia and thereby begins a twelve-day long visit to Southeast Asia. It will be the longest journey and also the one that takes the 87-year-old furthest away from the Vatican State during his time as pope