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Who’s who at the Vatican?
for some insight into Vatican City. The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church and is also an ...
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Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
Vatican City — Pope Francis remained in critical but stable ... many world languages could be heard spoken — was "a big ...
Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement ...
The Washington Post13d
Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
VATICAN CITY — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow ...
The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says
Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Vatican said.
Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis’s battle with double pneumonia is the most serious health complication the pontiff has suffered from since ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
America Magazine3d
Vatican doctrine chief: Dignity lies at heart of church’s stance on gender
The church opposes “the ideology that usually accompanies so many sex-change decisions,” which Cardinal Víctor Manuel ...
Boston Herald4d
Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was resting Wednesday ... of his care if he declines seriously or loses consciousness. Catholic teaching holds that life must be defended from conception ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Thursday Morning Update
Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...
Vatican City has had no births in 96 years, and here’s the reason why
Vatican City, the world's smallest country, hasn't seen a birth in 96 years due to its unique population of celibate clergy ...