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June 6, 2023, 1:18 PM
Pope briefly at hospital for tests two months after bronchitis, returns to Vatican
Pope Francis has made a quick trip to a hospital for tests and returned to the Vatican, two months after he was hospitalized with an acute case of bronchitis
June 6, 2023, 1:18 PM
May 27, 2023, 8:17 PM
Pope Francis resumes regular appointments after canceling schedule with a fever
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever
May 27, 2023, 8:17 PM
May 27, 2023, 8:02 PM
Pope's latest health scare
The 86 year-old pontiff canceled his meetings on Friday after running a fever.
May 27, 2023, 8:02 PM
May 26, 2023, 11:40 PM
Pope cancels meetings over fever
The Vatican said the Pontiff is expected to preside over mass on Sunday.
May 26, 2023, 11:40 PM
May 26, 2023, 7:02 PM
Pope Francis skips meeting because he is running a fever, the Vatican says
The Vatican No. 2 says a fever that a fatigued Pope Francis developed was owed to the fact that the pope greeted a huge crowd of people
May 26, 2023, 7:02 PM
May 23, 2023, 1:34 AM
Pope sends Vatican official to Bolivia as abuse allegations escalate
Pope Francis has sent one of his top sex crimes investigators to Bolivia at a time when the Andean nation is being shaken by an escalating pedophilia scandal involving priests
May 23, 2023, 1:34 AM
May 19, 2023, 3:02 AM
Car rushes Vatican gate, is fired on by gendarmes; driver apprehended after reaching courtyard
A car driven by someone with apparent psychiatric problems rushed one of the entrance gates of the Vatican
May 19, 2023, 3:02 AM
May 13, 2023, 10:02 PM
Zelenskyy meets Pope Francis at Vatican and seeks backing for Ukraine's peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, saying later he sought the pontiff's support for Ukraine's peace plan
May 13, 2023, 10:02 PM
May 13, 2023, 3:47 PM
Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican
Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican
May 13, 2023, 3:47 PM
1 month ago
Pope joins Meloni in urging Italians to have more kids, not pets
Pope Francis has joined Italy’s conservative premier in encouraging Italians to have more children after Italy registered a record low birth rate last year
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Pope could meet with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy on Saturday at Vatican, officials say
A Vatican official says Pope Francis might meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican this weekend
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Pope speaks of secret peace 'mission,' help for Ukraine kids
Pope Francis says a secret peace “mission” in Russia’s war in Ukraine is under way, though he gave no details, and that the Vatican is willing to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the war
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Pope Francis to allow women to vote at bishop’s meeting
Pope Francis approved changes to allow women to vote at the upcoming bishop’s meeting, a move being called "a significant crack in the stained glass ceiling.”
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Pope in Hungary urges Europe to unite to end war next door
Pope Francis has blasted the “adolescent belligerence” that brought war back to Europe and says the continent must recover its founding spirit of peaceful unity to confront Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Ukraine ask pope's help in getting children back from Russia
Ukraine's prime minister says he has asked Pope Francis to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia
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Pope allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meeting
Pope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops
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2 months ago
Francis defends John Paul II against missing girl insinuations
Pope Francis is defending St. John Paul II after the brother of a missing teenager linked her disappearance in 1983 to the late pope. ABC’s Rhiannon Ally has more.
2 months ago
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Pope slams 'insinuations' against John Paul II as baseless
Pope Francis calls the insinuations “offensive and baseless."
2 months ago
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Papal official rejects new claims in 'Vatican Girl' mystery
The Vatican is pushing back hard against insinuations against St. John Paul II that were aired following the reopening of an investigation into the 1983 disappearance of the daughter of a Vatican employee
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Pope evokes cold-war replay, says leaders should avoid arms
Pope Francis has evoked memories of the 1960s Cold War and urged world leaders to use reason, not weapons
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Pope renews call to pray for peace celebrating Easter Monday
Pope Francis renews his call to pray for peace on Easter Monday, celebrating the Regina Coeli prayer in St. Peter’s Square
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Pope Francis holds Easter services for thousands in St. Peter’s Square
The pontiff prayed for conflict resolution between Ukraine and Russia, as well as peace in the Middle East as violence has escalated recently in the region.
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Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees
Pope Francis has invoked prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people in his Easter message
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Pope Francis leads Easter Sunday mass in front of millions worldwide
One week after his release from the hospital, Pope Francis leads Easter Sunday services at the Vatican.
2 months ago
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Pope misses traditional Good Friday procession
The Pope was missing from the procession following his bout of bronchitis last weekend but he is still expected to preside over the Easter Vigil.
2 months ago
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Pope misses Good Friday procession
The Vatican announced the pontiff could not attend the outdoor procession of the stations of the cross.
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Pope Francis skips Good Friday at Colosseum in chilly Rome
Pope Francis, hospitalized recently with bronchitis, has skipped the traditional Good Friday nighttime procession at the Colosseum because of chilly weather in Rome
2 months ago
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Pope Francis expected to take part in Good Friday events
The pontiff has been active following his recent health scare and is expected to attend multiple events during one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar.
2 months ago
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Pope washes feet in Holy Thursday rite at Rome youth prison
Pope Francis has washed and dried the feet of 12 residents of a Rome juvenile prison in a Holy Thursday rite symbolizing humility
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Pope Francis presides over Holy Thursday mass
The pontiff presided over Holy Thursday mass, five days after he was released from the hospital.
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Pope Francis leaves hospital after treatment for respiratory infection
The 86-year-old pontiff led Palm Sunday mass in Vatican City after leaving the hospital.
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Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday service
Marking the beginning of Holy Week, Pope Francis thanked those who prayed for his health 24 hours after leaving the hospital for infectious bronchitis treatment.
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Pope Francis takes part in Palm Sunday services
ABC News' Ines de la Cuetara reports on Pope Francis taking part in Palm Sunday services at the Vatican a day after his release from the hospital where he was treated for bronchitis.
2 months ago
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Rebounding Pope Francis marks Palm Sunday in Vatican square
Pope Francis has presided over his first ceremony in St. Peter's Square following a three-day hospitalization for bronchitis
2 months ago
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Pope Francis has 'progressively improved' in hospital stay for respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was diagnosed with a respiratory infection Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he will remain for several days.
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Pope Francis released from hospital
The 86-year-old pontiff was treated for bronchitis, jokingly telling reporters today, "I'm still alive."
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Pope Francis baptizes baby in hospital prior to his release
The pontiff was treated for a lung infection and was released earlier this morning.
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Pope Francis leaves hospital after recovering from bronchitis
Pope Francis left the hospital Saturday after spending a few days recovering from bronchitis, according to the Vatican press office.
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Pope Francis leaves hospital after being treated for bronchitis
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after spending three days recovering from bronchitis, the Vatican press office says.
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Pope to be released from hospital Saturday
The Vatican said the pontiff's recovery from a respiratory infection is going well.
2 months ago
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Vatican: Pope OK to leave hospital, has pizza, baptizes baby
The Vatican says medical staff have confirmed that Pope Francis will be discharged on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he is being treated for bronchitis
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Who is Pope Francis?
The first Pontiff from Latin America is known for his humility and is the first to take the name Francis in honor of Francis of Assisi
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Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection
The Vatican says the 86-year-old was hospitalized nearly 24 hours ago with a respiratory infection that "will require several days of appropriate hospital medical treatment."
2 months ago
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Pope showing 'marked improvement,' could leave hospital soon
Pope Francis has shown a “marked improvement” after being given intravenous antibiotics for a bronchitis infection and could be released from the hospital in the coming days, the Vatican and his doctors say
2 months ago
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Pope Francis showing marked improvements following bronchitis infection, Vatican says
Pulmonary physician Len Horovitz breaks down what this means for the pope's health going forward.
2 months ago
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President Biden: Say an extra prayer for the Pope
ABC News’ Karen Travers joins ABC News Live with reactions from radio hosts across the country to the Pope’s hospitalization, as well as the latest on the budget battle.
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Pope 'progressively improving' after being hospitalized for respiratory infection
The 86-year-old Pope posted on Twitter thanking people for their prayers and messages.
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Vatican: Pope Francis has progressively improved after being hospitalized
The 86-year-old pontiff was taken to the hospital for tests after having difficulty breathing and is expected to spend several days there for treatment.
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Pope Francis hospitalized
The Vatican canceled Pope Francis' schedule for the next few days after he was hospitalized with a respiratory infection.
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Pope Francis taken to hospital with respiratory infection
The pope had reportedly been complaining of breathing difficulties.
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