A weak Pope Francis is rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority
Francis has sought to normalize the papacy with his informal style and disdain for pomp while still wielding the awesome ...
A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority
Francis is well aware that anytime he has gone into the hospital, the plotting has begun for electing the next pope, ...
Pope Francis advisers say he’ll recover from pneumonia and a ‘new stage’ is opening for him
Two of Pope Francis’ closest advisers are predicting that he will recover from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his ...
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Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy examined for impact on migration
Catholic theologians and other experts discussed the impact of Pope Francis' pontificate on issues, particularly migration, ...
Italian postal service sees surge in mail for Pope Francis, much sent from children
The Italian postal service has seen a huge increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his Feb. 14 hospitalization.
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Pope Francis called for an end to child labor, and we must act
Almost every country has committed to preventing child labor, but the issue persists through entrenched systemic drivers: the ...
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Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel
ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month ... participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests in the 10th-floor ...
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Francis' 12-year papacy examined for impact on migration
The Holy Father made his first pastoral visit outside of Rome to the Italian island of Lampedusa, which served to provide ...
Hindustan Times6d
At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis
On a recent afternoon, standing by her office chair decorated with a flower-embroidered pillow, Sister Gabriella took a call from a priest inquiring about jointly celebrating a Mass with other ...
National Catholic Register6d
Pope Francis
The cathedral’s ceremony to receive the medal took place on March 13, the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’ election, during a Mass of thanksgiving for his pontificate. Conveying his special ...
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Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
He is continuing physiotherapy. On Wednesday, on the anniversary of his installation as pope 12 years ago, Francis celebrated Mass with other priests, as he had on Sunday when the Vatican released ...