Vatican

Pope Francis offers condolences for victims of nightclub fire in North Macedonia

Mar 17, 2025

In a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to the families who lost their loved ones, mostly young people, in a fire that broke out in the city of Kocani, North Macedonia.
Pope approves convocation of post-synodal Ecclesial Assembly in 2028

Mar 17, 2025

Pope Francis officially initiates a new phase in the Church’s synodal journey by approving an accompaniment process that will culminate in an Ecclesial Assembly in 2028.
Pope congratulates CRS on Rice Bowl's 50th anniversary

Mar 17, 2025

Pope Francis urged global solidarity and charity to aid the most vulnerable
Pope's condition considered stable

Mar 17, 2025

Pope Francis continues therapy and remains in prayer
Cardinal Parolin: Pray for Pope’s health and seek peace in our relationships

Mar 17, 2025

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass for members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, recalling the anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate and inviting everyone to continue praying for his health.
Prayer is the only solace

Mar 14, 2025

Since February 24, the faithful, led by cardinals and bishops, have prayed the daily rosary in St Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery. “It is the Pope who gathers us here,” said Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, one of the papal right-hand men.
Pope celebrates 12th anniversary with healthcare staff at Gemelli hospital

Mar 14, 2025

Pope Francis celebrates the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, as he continues to follow the annual Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia.
Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of pontificate in hospital

Mar 14, 2025

As Pope Francis recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, we recall the many expressions of pastoral care for the universal Church he has carried out over the past year.
Pope Francis in stable condition, X-ray confirms improvements over recent days

Mar 13, 2025

Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night. Also he followed the spiritual exercises taking place at the Vatican. Physical and respiratory therapy continue.
The voice of Pope Francis and the magisterium of fragility

Mar 13, 2025

On the twelfth anniversary of his election to the papacy, Pope Francis continues to recover in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.