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Pope Francis visits hospital for diagnostic tests after Wednesday audience

Pope Francis visits hospital for diagnostic tests after...

Pope Francis appears in a wheelchair at his general audience on Feb. 28, 2024. /...

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Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read reflection before hospital visit

Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read...

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in the Paul VI Audience...

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Pope Francis urges Armenian Catholic bishops to ‘take up the cry for peace’

Pope Francis urges Armenian Catholic bishops to ‘take up...

Pope Francis meets at the Vatican with bishops from the Armenian Catholic Church...

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Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed in Burkina Faso

Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims,...

Pope Francis appears in a wheelchair at his general audience on Feb. 28, 2024. /...

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This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of...

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday Angelus...

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Pope Francis visits the hospital: his health issues through the years

Pope Francis visits the hospital: his health issues through...

Pope Francis greets the faithful from his wheelchair during his Feb. 28, 2024, general...

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Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2024 at the Vatican

Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter...

Pope Francis at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on April 8, 2023....

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Pope Francis: ‘Today the ugliest danger is gender ideology’

Pope Francis: ‘Today the ugliest danger is gender ideology’

Pope Francis meets with members of the French-based academic organization Research...

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Vatican unveils the Holy Lance: a solemn tribute to soldier of faith St. Longinus

Vatican unveils the Holy Lance: a solemn tribute to soldier...

A canon of Saint Peter elevates the relic of the Holy Lance one last time before...

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Pope Francis meets FSSP head, confirms right to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass 

Pope Francis meets FSSP head, confirms right to celebrate...

The superior general of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP), Father Andrzej...

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Pope Francis to the world’s children: ‘If we really want to be happy, we need to pray’

Pope Francis to the world’s children: ‘If we really want...

Pope Francis poses with a woman and three children during a lunch in the Vatican's...

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Pope Francis opens Vatican’s Judicial Year, has aide read speech due to ‘bronchitis’

Pope Francis opens Vatican’s Judicial Year, has aide read...

Pope Francis engages with a youngster at the inauguration of the 95th Judicial Year...

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Pope Francis urges ‘an immediate cease-fire in Gaza’ that frees hostages, grants aid 

Pope Francis urges ‘an immediate cease-fire in Gaza’ that...

Speaking in his Angelus address on March 3, 2024, about the Israel-Hamas war, Pope...

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Pope Francis appoints American priest to role in Vatican’s highest court

Pope Francis appoints American priest to role in Vatican’s...

The Holy See Press Office announced on March 5, 2024, that Monsignor Shane L. Kirby...

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Vatican on France’s abortion amendment: There cannot be a ‘right’ to take a human life

Vatican on France’s abortion amendment: There cannot be...

Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Academy for Life on Feb. 12, 2024,...

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Anonymous Cardinal ‘Demos II’ proposes agenda for next pope 

Anonymous Cardinal ‘Demos II’ proposes agenda for next...

White smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on March 13, 2013, signaling...

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Pope Francis: ‘Of all vices, pride is the great queen’

Pope Francis: ‘Of all vices, pride is the great queen’

Pope Francis appeared in a wheelchair at his general audience on Feb. 28, 2024....

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Pope Francis: St. Thomas Aquinas is needed to answer today’s social challenges

Pope Francis: St. Thomas Aquinas is needed to answer today’s...

Pope Francis delivers an address during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 14,...

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Pope Francis to clergy abuse commission: ‘Our commitment must not wane’

Pope Francis to clergy abuse commission: ‘Our commitment...

Pope Francis joines the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in prayer...

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Women are ‘builders of humanity,’ Pope Francis says in conference address

Women are ‘builders of humanity,’ Pope Francis says in...

Pope Francis meets with Argentine pilgrims on Feb. 9, 2024, ahead of the historic...