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26d ago

Pope arrives on first visit to Mongolia as Vatican relations with Russia and China remain strained

It’s the first time a pope has visited the landlocked Asian country.
Pope Francis Visits Mongolia
Pope Francis Visits Mongolia

Pope's praise of 'great' Russian Empire sparks fury in Ukraine

"Don’t forget your heritage," Pope Francis urged an audience of young Russian Catholics on Friday, in comments that sparked anger in Kyiv and delight from the Kremlin.
Pope Francis at The Vatican, on Jan. 24, 2023.
Pope Francis at The Vatican, on Jan. 24, 2023.
103d ago

Pope Francis leaves Rome hospital 9 days after surgery

Francis, 86, left through Gemelli hospital's main exit in a wheelchair, smiling and waving and saying “thanks” to a crowd of well-wishers.
Pope Francis leaves Rome hospital 9 days after surgery
Pope Francis leaves Rome hospital 9 days after surgery
109d ago

Pope to skip Sunday blessing as he heals from abdominal surgery

Sergio Alfieri, who operated on the pontiff, said that blood and imaging tests indicate that the 86-year-old pope’s recovery is proceeding in an “absolutely normal” manner.
Pope spends first night in hospital after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia
Pope spends first night in hospital after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia
111d ago

Pope in ‘good general condition’ after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia

Francis, 86, rested “extensively” during a peaceful night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said.
Pope spends first night in hospital after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia
Pope spends first night in hospital after surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue, repair hernia
112d ago

Pope Francis emerges from 3-hour abdominal operation without complications

The procedure required Francis, 86, to be under general anesthesia.
Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery and will be hospitalized for several days
Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery and will be hospitalized for several days
124d ago

Pope Francis skipped audiences because of a fever, Vatican says

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni did not provide any further details on the health of the 86-year-old Roman Catholic leader.
Pope Francis at the Vatican
Pope Francis at the Vatican
171d ago

Pope Francis prays for Ukrainians and Russians in Easter address

The pope, who is still recovering from bronchitis, prayed for the people of both Ukraine and Russia and called on the international community to work to resolve the conflict.
Pope Francis leads the Easter Sunday mass on April 9, 2023, at St. Peter's square in The Vatican.
Pope Francis leads the Easter Sunday mass on April 9, 2023, at St. Peter's square in The Vatican.
173d ago

Pope Francis says sex is a beautiful thing and it's 'normal' to meet people on Tinder

Speaking to a group of young people, Francis discussed sex, masturbation, pornography and abortion in a new documentary.
Pope Francis leads his general weekly audience in St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican
Pope Francis leads his general weekly audience in St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican
178d ago

Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday Mass after hospital stay

Francis, 86, received antibiotics intravenously during his three days in the hospital.
Pope Francis is expected to be discharged on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he is being treated for bronchitis, the Vatican has said.
Pope Francis is expected to be discharged on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he is being treated for bronchitis, the Vatican has said.
179d ago

'I'm still alive,' Pope Francis quips as he leaves hospital

Before departing, Francis hugged a couple whose daughter died Friday night at the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday.
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