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Pope Francis, showing plans to continue on, starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis approved a new three-year Vatican reform plan, pushing forward with change despite his ongoing health battle.

By REUTERS
15/03/2025

Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years

The Old Syriac text specifies disciples 'rubbing it in their hands,' highlighting significant nuances in interpretation.

 Balloons with an image of Pope Francis float outside Gemelli Hospital, as he is admitted for treatm

Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says

Vatican says Pope Francis's health is improving but he remains under close watching Rome's Gemelli hospital.

By REUTERS
02/03/2025

Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says

The pope has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican announced in a handout.

By REUTERS
01/03/2025

Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says

Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications.

By REUTERS
28/02/2025

Pope Francis clashed with cardinals over Vatican finances before hospitalization

Just before his hospitalization, the pope formed a new Vatican financial group.

By REUTERS
27/02/2025

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says

The Vatican said the 88-year-old Francis, who has double pneumonia, had suffered a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis."

By REUTERS
22/02/2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia, Vatican says treatment is challenging.

By REUTERS
18/02/2025

Pope Francis, in hospital, has 'slight fever' but is stable, Vatican says

Despite his periodic health issues and reduced mobility, Francis has kept up a busy schedule, including foreign travel.

By REUTERS
14/02/2025

'It was all eternally heavenly': Seeing 'The Szyk Haggadah' at the Vatican Library

Eight years before, the limited premier edition of The Szyk Haggadah I created (2006-08) had been donated to the Vatican Library. I now had an opportunity to see it housed at the Vatican.

By IRVIN UNGAR
13/01/2025
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