Pope Francis
The Vatican has reported a slight improvement in the health of Pope Francis, who was hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia. The pontiff has no fever, his vitals are stable, he has taken communion and is working.
The Vatican has reported on the condition of Pope Francis, who has been in a Roman hospital since February 14. The pontiff spent a quiet night, had breakfast in his chair and continues to work.
The health of 88-year-old Pope Francis is deteriorating due to bilateral pneumonia. The pontiff is accelerating the reorganization of church administration and preparing for a possible transfer of power.
The 88-year-old Pope Francis was hospitalized due to an exacerbation of bronchitis and breathing problems. Doctors assess his condition as complicated, requiring a long stay at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
The 88-year-old pontiff is in Rome's Gemelli Hospital due to a respiratory tract infection. Doctors have prescribed absolute rest, although his health is showing signs of improvement.
Pope Francis, 88, spent a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is being treated for bronchitis. The pontiff's temperature has dropped, and the new therapy gives reason for optimism.
During Sunday's Mass in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis was unable to finish his homily due to breathing difficulties. The pontiff handed over the text to an assistant and called on the military to protect life rather than cultivate a spirit of war.
The United Nations established the International Day of Human Brotherhood in honor of the historic meeting between the Pope and the Grand Imam in Abu Dhabi. On the same day, the Day of the Creation of Vacuum is celebrated and the memory of Isidore of Pilusiot is honored.
Pope Francis has called on Christians to introduce a single date for celebrating Easter on the eve of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea. In 2025, the pontiff wants to unite Christians around a common date for the holiday.
Pope Francis congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration and expressed hope that there will be no hatred in the United States under his leadership. The pontiff also expressed concern about plans for mass deportation of migrants.
The head of the Catholic Church expressed serious concern over Trump's statements about large-scale deportations of illegal migrants. The pontiff called the possible deportations a humanitarian catastrophe during an interview with Italian journalists.
The Catholic Church has allowed homosexual men to enter seminaries under the condition of celibacy. The new guidelines reverse a previous ban in 2016, but require abstinence from sexual relations.
Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom “with distinction. ” This is the first time such an award has been presented by a sitting US president, and the ceremony took place over the phone due to the fires in California.
Pope Francis expressed hope that the war in Ukraine will end in 2025. The pontiff called on the international community to work to create conditions for a just and lasting peace.
Cities around the world are preparing to celebrate the New Year with unique traditions and large-scale shows. From the first fireworks display in New Zealand to the last celebration in American Samoa in 24 hours.
In southern Iraq, the remains of hundreds of Kurdish women and children were exhumed from a mass grave. The victims were probably executed by Saddam Hussein's regime in the 1980s.
The head of the UGCC said that the Pope's immediate plans do not include a visit to Ukraine in 2025. However, Francis may announce his arrival a month before the visit, as he “likes to make surprises.
Pope Francis delivered his Christmas message at the Vatican, calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. The pontiff called for negotiations and dialogue to achieve a just peace.
A Ukrainian artist presented Pope Francis with a dove of peace painted on a piece of stained glass from the Church of St. Nicholas in Kyiv. The church suffered from a Russian attack on December 20, 2024.
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts during Christmas. The pontiff condemned the bombing of schools, hospitals and churches in Ukraine and Gaza.
Rome has completed a two-month restoration of the famous Trevi Fountain worth 327 thousand euros.
During Pope Francis' visit to Iraq in 2021, British intelligence prevented a terrorist attack. Suicide bombers, including a woman with explosives, were planning an attack in Mosul.
In his new autobiography, Pope Francis spoke about an attempted terrorist attack against him in Iraq in 2021. British intelligence warned of suicide bombers, who were later neutralized by the Iraqi police.
The Center for Strategic Communications responded to the Pope's words about “understanding” between Ukrainians and Russians. The Center emphasized that the rhetoric about “brotherly peoples” is dangerous and plays into the Kremlin's narratives.
During his visit to Corsica, Pope Francis prayed for peace, calling Ukrainians and Russians brothers. The pontiff called for mutual understanding between the nations, emphasizing that war is always a defeat.
The singer posted on Instagram a photo created with the help of AI, where “Pope Francis” hugs her by the waist.
Religious and human rights organizations are calling on Joe Biden to use the right to commute death sentences before Trump's presidency. The pressure intensified after Biden pardoned his son Hunter.
The pope called on the international community to reach a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.
At least 6 mayors and heads of communities are in Russian captivity, one of them, Yevhen Matveev, was killed. In total, more than 1700 Ukrainian civilians are held captive by Russia, including more than 400 women.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit Italy on November 23-27 to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting. He will also meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss international issues.