National Catholic Reporter3d
From John Paul II to Francis, Vatican treats papal health news with care
Journalists and Vatican officials who have covered multiple pontificates describe the challenges, secrecy and unprecedented ...
Crux1d
With Pope Francis out of the hospital, John Paul II’s final years come to mind
John Paul II had an appendectomy in October of 1996, but would not be hospitalized again until February of 2005, even though ...
SFGate28d
John Paul II's hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis' so far. Here's a look
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has spent 18 full days at Rome's Gemelli hospital recovering from double pneumonia. It's by far the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy, and there is no indication ...
National Catholic Register4d
Vatican Publishes Holy Week Schedule Without Clarifying Whether Pope Francis Will Preside
The Holy See Press Office indicated that it will be necessary to monitor the Pope’s health ahead of the sacred days.
Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel
The Vatican has released the first photograph of the pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten ...
National Catholic Register4d
Pope’s Recovery Progresses As Vatican Appoints New Librarian, Polish President Visits
took place on the eve of the 20th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s death and near the millennium of the coronation of Poland’s first king, Bolesław Chrobry. According to the Vatican press ...
WRAL27d
John Paul II's hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis' so far. Here's a look
But it doesn't come close to approaching the record-long stays of St. John Paul II during his quarter ... retreat in Castel Gandolfo, hence Vatican II. Francis hasn't used Castel Gandolfo at ...