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Pope slept peacefully, had breakfast after diagnosis of pneumonia, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis slept peacefully and ate breakfast after developing pneumonia in both his lungs
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February 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and is facing a “complex” clinical picture, the Vatican said Tuesday. The Pope is in “good spirits” and asking for continued prayers.
February 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
February 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Pope Francis has pneumonia but remains in 'good spirits,' Vatican says
A follow-up chest CT scan on Tuesday "demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia, which required additional drug therapy," the Vatican said.
February 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
February 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Pope Francis has pneumonia but remains in 'good spirits,' Vatican says
A follow-up chest CT scan "demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia."
February 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
February 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Pope Francis won’t take part in church's Jubilee weekend events
ABC News’ James Longman reports on the latest from Vatican City where Pope Francis spent a fourth night in the hospital.
February 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
February 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Pope Francis hospitalized amid ‘complex clinical picture’
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula explains what we know about the pontiff's current condition and treatment.
February 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
February 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat respiratory tract infection: Vatican
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization
February 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
February 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Pope Francis remains hospitalized, Vatican says
The pontiff showed "some" improvement in his lab tests, the Vatican said on Sunday, but he remains hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection.
February 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
February 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Flashback: When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis
A look back at when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis on March 13, 2013.
February 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
February 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Hospitalized Pope Francis misses St. Peter's service, but sends words of thanks
As Pope Francis continued to show "some" improvement in his lab tests, the pontiff remained hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection on Sunday, the Vatican said.
February 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
February 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Pope spends 2nd night in hospital for bronchitis treatment
The Vatican says the pope no longer has a fever and test results show improvements.
February 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
February 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Pope Francis in the hospital
The 88-year-old pontiff spent the night at a Rome hospital. The Vatican says he is being treated for bronchitis.
February 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
February 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Pope hospitalized for 'necessary tests' as bronchitis treatment continues
Pope Francis is being admitted to hospital on Friday for “necessary tests” and to continue his ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican said.
February 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
February 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment
The 88-year-old pontiff is in "fair" condition, the Vatican said, undergoing "necessary tests" and treatment for bronchitis. Francis has been battling the infection for over a week.
February 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
February 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Pope Francis hospitalized for 'necessary tests'
The pope was admitted to the hospital to receive treatment for bronchitis.
February 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
February 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Pope Francis admitted to hospital
The Vatican announced that the Pope has been admitted to the hospital for “necessary tests” and to continue his treatment for bronchitis.
February 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
February 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Pope Francis accepts the resignation of a Peruvian bishop accused of ignoring abuse
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an influential Peruvian bishop, who has come under criticism for not doing enough to stop abuses committed by a conservative Catholic movement that was recently disbanded by the Vatican
February 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
February 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations
Pope Francis has issued a major rebuke to the Trump administration’s mass deportation of migrants
February 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
February 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Pope's envoy worried over USAID cuts, US migrant crackdown
The Vatican's charity is voicing outrage at what it calls the “reckless” and “unhuman” U.S. plans to gut USAID
February 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
1 month ago
Pope Francis fell and injured arm, Vatican says
The pontiff fell at his residence on Thursday, according to Vatican officials.
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Pope Francis falls, injures arm at residence, Vatican officials say
The pontiff fell at his residence in the Vatican on Thursday, officials said in a statement.
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'Light of faith, hope, and love': Biden awards pope Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis with a Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction during a phone call on Saturday, according to the White House.
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2 months ago
Pope kicks off Jubilee 2025
The pope is poised to deliver the annual Christmas Day message from Vatican City.
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5 months ago
Pope Francis cancels events amid illness
The Vatican announced that the pope is suffering from what it calls “mild flu-like symptoms” just days before a planned trip to Belgium and Luxembourg.
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5 months ago
An inside look at the Pope’s 12-day trip around the world
ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara joined the Pope on his 12-day four-continent trip, the longest of his papacy, at 87 years old.
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Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea reaches out to 'peripheries' of Catholic Church
Pope Francis held mass in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to a packed stadium of about 35,000.
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Pope Francis promotes religious harmony in Indonesia, condemns violent extremism
As he continues to promote religious harmony, Pope Francis visited Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, on Thursday.
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6 months ago
Pope Francis heads to Asia
The pope announced he would "start an apostolic trip to Asia" this week, with visits planned to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore.
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What to know as Pope Francis embarks on longest trip of papacy
Pope Francis on Monday began a 12-day, four-country, two-continent odyssey; with stops in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore.
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Pope Francis is the first pope ever to address G7 summit
Pope Francis has challenged leaders of the world's wealthy democracies to prioritize human dignity in developing and using artificial intelligence.
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8 months ago
Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at Vatican
Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican on Friday, celebrating the importance of humor.
8 months ago
8 months ago
President Biden to meet with Pope Francis at G7
Pope Francis warned world leaders in Italy about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence as well as the war in Ukraine.
8 months ago
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Pope Francis to attend G7 summit for 1st time
Pope Francis expected to meet President Joe Biden and summit leaders to discuss AI, as well as the war in Ukraine.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Pope apologizes for reported use of offensive term for gay men
Pope Francis is apologizing after reports that he used an offensive term for gay men in a closed-door conversation about gays and the priesthood.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Pope apologizes for reported use of offensive term for gay men
Italian media sourced the use of the term to unidentified bishops who reportedly overheard Pope Francis' speech at the Italian bishops’ conference from the hallway.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Garth Brooks calls performing at the Vatican an 'unbelievably special' experience
Garth Brooks opened up about performing at the Vatican over the weekend as part of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Pope Francis travels outside of Rome for first time this year
The 87-year-old Pontiff traveled to Venice for a popular arts festival that featured a Vatican exhibition at a women's prison.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Vatican issues declaration on threats to 'human dignity'
The Vatican's doctrine office issued the "Infinite Dignity," which was approved by Pope Francis, and declares sex change operations and surrogacy on par with abortion and euthanasia.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass
Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday.
1 year ago
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Pope Francis overcoming concerns about his health
Pope Francis made an appearance in St. Peter's Square Easter Sunday to more than 60,000 followers.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Holy Easter activities commence, Pope Francis calling for peace
Pope Francis presided over an Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square and later used his blessings to invoke prayers for victims of war, calling for an end to ongoing conflicts.
1 year ago
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Pope Francis returns to Easter services
87-year-old pontiff skipped a Good Friday procession to preserve his health ahead of Easter Sunday. He has had health issues in recent months and now needs a wheelchair or a cane to move around.
1 year ago
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Pope Francis presides over Easter ceremonies
Despite cold and flu symptoms and mobility issues, the pope is determined to carry out a full schedule during Easter weekend, the most important time of year for Christians.
1 year ago
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Pope Francis visits hospital for tests
During his weekly appearance at the Vatican earlier in the day, Pope Francis said he "still had a bit of a cold."
1 year ago
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Pope taken to Gemelli hospital for tests
Pope Francis gave a general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday.
1 year ago
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Pope briefly hospitalized with cold
The Vatican confirmed that the pope was hospitalized for about 90 minutes for diagnostic tests but has not given any further details.
1 year ago
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Pope Francis delivers midnight mass
Pope Francis delivered his traditional Christmas Eve mass in Vatican City.
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Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples
ABC News papal contributor Father James Martin discusses the latest after Pope Francis approved blessings for same-sex couples.
1 year ago
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Scholar reflects on Pope Francis allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples
The Rev. James Martin spoke with "Start Here" following Pope Francis' change on allowing priests to bless same-sex couples who request it.
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Pope allows Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally signed off on allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples -- a radical change in Vatican policy.
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