Pope Francis

Head of the Catholic Church since 2013

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Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State. He is the first pope from the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century papacy of the Syrian pope Gregory III.

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Pope Francis’s Health Deteriorates \| Pilgrims Pray For Pope's As He Marks One Week In Hospital Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for the seventh day as concerns over his health intensify. Initially admitted for bronchitis, his condition worsened into pneumonia,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:40Published 17 hours ago

Pope Francis' health continues to improve, the Vatican says Pope Francis' health continues to improve, the Vatican says In a statement, the Holy See said the pontiff's haemodynamic parameters are stable and that he is able to breathe independently. READ.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 19 hours ago

Pope Francis' Death: What Happens When POPE Dies? Preparations For Possible Funeral Begin Pope Francis' Death. As speculation rises about Pope Francis' health, the Vatican has reportedly begun preparations for a possible papal funeral. The death of a sitting pope triggers an elaborate and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 2 days ago

Pope Francis shows improvement in pneumonia recovery, the Vatican says Pope Francis shows improvement in pneumonia recovery, the Vatican says Pope Francis is recovering from pneumonia, eating breakfast out of bed after a peaceful night, the Holy See spokesperson said.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Italy PM Meloni Visits Pope Francis in Hospital, Says He’s Alert and in Good Spirits Amid Recovery Italian PM Meloni visited Pope Francis in the hospital, reporting that the pontiff was "alert, responsive, and in good spirits" despite battling pneumonia and a complicated bronchial infection. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 2 days ago

Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni The 88-year-old pontiff, despite battling pneumonia and a severe bronchial infection, was alert and responsive, Meloni stated on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published 3 days ago

Who Will Be Pope Francis' Successor? Pontiff in 'Critical Condition' – Full List of Frontrunners Pope Francis hospitalised in 'critical condition,' raising urgent questions about the future of the Catholic Church. With speculation growing over his potential successor, here’s a list of the top.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 3 days ago

Vatican says pope has pneumonia in both lungs The Vatican has said Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:45Published 4 days ago

Speculation grows as Pope Francis remains in hospital Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published 4 days ago

Pope Francis remains hospitalised to treat complex respiratory tract infection Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:37Published 5 days ago

Pope Francis to receive hospital treatment for bronchitis The 88-year-old pontiff has had numerous health problems in recent months, but says he has never considered resigning from the papacy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:37Published 1 week ago

Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:37Published on January 16, 2025

Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms' The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on December 25, 2024

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Vatican gives update on Pope Francis The Vatican has said Pope Francis "rested well" as he remains in hospital. Sky News - Published 2 hours ago
Pope 'not out of danger' but condition not life-threatening, doctor says Pope Francis is "not out of danger" but his condition is not life-threatening, a doctor treating him has said. Sky News - Published 17 hours ago
The Pope marks a week in hospital - as cardinal suggests he could resign Pope Francis, who has been in hospital with an infection in both lungs, has had a good night, the Vatican said - as a cardinal suggested the pontiff could resign. Sky News - Published 1 day ago

Pope could resign in case of 'serious difficulties', cardinal suggests Pope Francis could resign if he came to have "serious difficulties carrying out his service", a cardinal has suggested as the pontiff marks a week in hospital. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
Vatican cancels the Pope's weekend engagements The Vatican has cancelled Pope Francis's weekend engagements. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Pope in hospital for fourth day as he continues bronchitis treatment Pope Francis will spend a fourth day in hospital and stay there for as long as required, the Vatican has said. Sky News - Published 5 days ago

Pope Francis to remain in hospital and miss Sunday prayer, Vatican says Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital on Friday, will miss his usual public appearance and weekly prayer with pilgrims on Sunday, the Vatican has said. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Pope Francis admitted to hospital The Pope has been admitted to hospital for treatment for bronchitis. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Pope Francis honoured by Joe Biden with highest civilian award Pope Francis has been honoured with America's highest civilian award by President Joe Biden, who has described the pontiff as "a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world". Sky News - Published on January 11, 2025
Suicide bombers 'planned to attack Pope' Suicide bombers had planned to attack Pope Francis on a trip to Iraq in 2021, but were killed before they could strike, according to his autobiography. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024

Madonna Flamed After Posting A.I. Photos of a Handsy Pope Francis Madonna is at it again ... finding herself in controversy after sharing A.I.-generated images of herself and a handsy Pope Francis. The superstar posted the pair of A.I. snaps to her Instagram Story on.. TMZ.com - Published on December 14, 2024
Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis; PM Modi hails it 'a matter of great pride' Pope Francis elevated Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal, marking a historic first for India. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the appointment, praising Koovakad's service to humanity. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 8, 2024
Pope Francis elevates Indian priest Koovakad as cardinal In a historic event, 51-year-old Keralite priest George Jacob Koovakad became the first priest from India to be directly elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis. The ceremony, held at St. Peter's.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2024	PMO lauds Archbishop Koovakad’s elevation as cardinal: ‘Immense pride for India’ Archbishop George Koovakad of India was elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis in a Vatican City ceremony. The Indian government sent a delegation to witness the historic event. Koovakad, 51, joins 20.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2024
Pope Francis to likely visit India after 'Jubilee Year' 2025: Union minister George Kurian Pope Francis is likely to visit India after 2025, following the Jubilee Year celebrations. Union Minister George Kurian confirmed the anticipated visit, stating that both Prime Minister Modi and the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 7, 2024	Pope to make teenager born in London the first millennial saint Pope Francis has said he will canonise a teenager born in London, setting the date for them to become the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2024
Pope urges investigation to determine whether Israel has committed genocide in Gaza Pope Francis is calling for an investigation to determine whether Israel has committed "genocide" in Gaza. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2024	Pope Francis visits East Timor as part of his longest overseas journey Pope Francis has arrived in East Timor as part of his longest overseas journey yet to four countries across Southeast Asia and Oceania. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Meet Pope Francis Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez might be feeling more blessed than usual today ... 'cause they're fresh off meeting the Pope, and diving into climate change with him. Lauren shared several photos.. TMZ.com - Published on August 15, 2024	PM Modi becomes most followed world leader on X, crosses 100 million followers PM Modi is far ahead of other world leaders including US President Joe Biden, who currently has 38.1 million followers, HH Sheikh Mohammed, the present ruler of Dubai (11.2 million) and Pope Francis.. DNA - Published on July 14, 2024
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Kate Middleton's Parade Plans, Pope Francis, Conor McGregor Kate Middleton's cancer treatment is going well, Pope Francis is hanging with Hollywood's biggest comedians and Conor McGregor's suffering a setback ... all this and more on today's hot takes. First up.. TMZ.com - Published on June 15, 2024	G7 Summit: PM Modi, Pope Francis share a warm embrace at outreach session PM Modi met Pope Francis upon reaching the Summit after he was welcomed by Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni as India participated as an 'Outreach Nation' in the G7 Summit. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2024
Pope Francis Meets With Hollywood's Biggest Comedians at Vatican Pope Francis received a warm -- and very funny -- welcome at the Vatican from some of the biggest comedians in America, including Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg. The pontiff greeted a TON.. TMZ.com - Published on June 14, 2024	Pope issues AI warning as he becomes first pontiff to address G7 Pope Francis has issued a warning about AI as he became the first pontiff to address the G7 summit of world leaders. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2024
Pope Francis 'repeats homophobic slur' Weeks after apologising for using a highly offensive word about gay men - the Pope has reportedly used the same term again. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2024	Pope Francis Repeats Gay Slur, Already Apologized For Same Thing Pope Francis has yet again used a disparaging slur against gay people behind closed Vatican doors -- less than a month after apologizing for doing the same thing. According to ANSA -- the leading news.. TMZ.com - Published on June 11, 2024
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Diddy Grand Jury, Pope Francis Slur, Hayden Hopkins We're just getting over the hump in the week, but we're still rolling with some fire TV takes. Let's start out on "TMZ Live" ... where Harvey and Charles discussed the latest development in the Diddy.. TMZ.com - Published on May 30, 2024	Pope Francis' Homophobic Slur No Big Deal, Says Openly Gay UK Priest Pope Francis' homophobic slur is being dismissed as no big deal, especially considering most seminaries are mostly made up of gay dudes ... so claims one priest anyway. Father James Alison -- a.. TMZ.com - Published on May 28, 2024
Pope Francis Uses Homophobic Slur 'Faotness' Behind Closed Doors Pope Francis got all homophobic behind closed Vatican doors, referencing "faotness" in defending the Church's ban on gays becoming priests. The Pope mused ..."There is already an air of fa**otness".. TMZ.com - Published on May 28, 2024	London-born teenager - dubbed 'God's influencer' - set to become first millennial saint A London-born teenager is set to become the first millennial to be made a saint after he has had a second miracle attributed to him by Pope Francis. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2024
Pope makes first visit out of Rome for seven months after health scares Pope Francis has made his first trip out of Rome for seven months with a visit to Venice where he asked worshippers to "pray for me". Sky News - Published on April 28, 2024	Pope skips Good Friday procession to protect health, Vatican says Pope Francis did not take part in the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome, to preserve his health ahead of Easter, the Vatican has said. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024
Pope says Ukraine should have courage to negotiate end to war with Russia Pope Francis has called on Ukraine to have "the courage of the white flag" and negotiate an end to the war against Russia. Sky News - Published on March 10, 2024	Pope Francis calls for global ban on 'despicable' surrogacy Pope Francis has called for a global ban on the "despicable" practice of surrogacy in a speech listing what he believed were threats to peace and human dignity. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2024
'Very memorable moment': PM Modi recalls his meeting with Pope Francis IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2023	Despite it making him a style icon, Pope wants regulation of AI Pope Francis has thrown his support behind calls for AI to be regulated. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023