Pope Francis Will Remain in Hospital for ‘Complex’ Clinical Issue
Pope Francis was admitted on Friday with a respiratory infection. The announcement on Monday did not provide further detail, but raised fresh concerns about the pontiff’s health.
Pope Francis Is Admitted to Hospital for Bronchitis
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling health problems for years, is being treated in a Rome hospital.
Pope Criticizes Trump’s Deportation of Migrants, Calling It a Violation of Dignity
In a letter to American bishops, Francis leveled unusually direct criticism at the administration on an issue he has made central to his papacy.
Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores
The book, to be published on Tuesday, adds details to what is known about the pope’s childhood but falls short when it comes to his later years.
Vatican Allows Italian Gay Men to Enter Seminaries, if They Remain Celibate
Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.
Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington
The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.
Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top.