At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls while the pope is in the hospital.
Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia very much looking ahead as he continued ...
Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly
The Vatican’s central number is public — and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master make sure all who call it get a real person, not the “press 1 for English, 2 for Latin” version of ...
Francis Made ‘Pray for Me’ His Signature. Now Many Are.
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...
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At Gemelli Hospital, workers and visitors unite in prayer for Pope Francis
From the hushed prayers in a hospital chapel to the flickering candles outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis' ...
The pope’s improving condition confirmed with a chest X-ray, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ recovery from double pneumonia continues. As a chest X-ray has confirmed improvement. Doctors earlier this week ...
High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...
A day in the world’s smallest country: What to see inside Vatican City
Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican ...
Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...
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Vatican: Pope's condition 'stable' after breathing crisis
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, the Vatican has said while again declining to offer a prognosis. The 88-year-old had ...
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Vatican issues new Pope health update after double pneumonia setback
Pope Francis has had coffee and read the morning newspapers after a setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican said. Doctors had put him on non-invasive mechanical ...