Rome’s diocese calls for a silent prayer for Pope Francis
Rome’s diocese invited all the parishes and religious communities of the city to hold a communitarian silent prayer on ...
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – even before ‘Conclave’
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is 'improving slightly' and working from the hospital
The Vatican says that Pope Francis’ clinical condition is “improving slightly,” adding that he went about his work activities ...
Pope Francis said to be breathing on his own and resting well after bilateral pneumonia diagnosis
Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, ...
As Pope Francis shows improvement, cardinals express hope for recovery
Pope Francishas shown a "slight improvement", is alert and got out of bed to eat breakfast on Thursday, the Vatican said, as ...
Pope Francis is improving slightly, has no fever, Vatican says
Pope Francis, in hospital for double pneumonia, is improving slightly, has no fever, and his blood analyses are stable, the ...
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The Papal Paradox: Life, Death, and Rumors in Rome
Despite health rumors surrounding Pope Francis, life in Rome continues amid expressions and traditions reflecting Italy's deep connection with the papacy. As the Vatican withholds detailed medical ...