In choosing men from around the world for the college that will elect his successor, the pontiff aimed to reflect “the universality of the church.”
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Pope Francis Offers Prayers for Emanuela Orlandi, Who Vanished 40 Years Ago
Francis expressed “closeness” to the family of Emanuela Orlandi, whose disappearance has captivated Italians for decades — and now the world, thanks to Netflix.
Pope Hosts Artists in Sistine Chapel, Even Some Who Attracted Controversy
The event was part of a broader effort to engage with artists as the Roman Catholic Church did in the past. Pope Francis also urged them to pursue social justice through their work.
Pope Francis Thanks Well-Wishers for Support During Hospital Stay
The pontiff, giving a public address for the first time since undergoing abdominal surgery, expressed gratitude for the “affection, care and friendship” he had received.
Pope Francis Leaves Rome Hospital and Returns to Vatican After Surgery
Doctors have advised the 86-year-old pontiff to take it easy after an operation to deal with a hernia that caused painful intestinal blockages.
Pope Francis Is Out of Surgery With ‘No Complications,’ Vatican Says
The 86-year-old pontiff had the medical procedure to treat a hernia.
Seeking Visibility, Pope’s Commission on Sex Abuse Gets a New Home
In moving from cramped offices to a palazzo, the organization is aiming for more visibility, and to be better able to welcome victims.
Pope Francis, Back From the Hospital, Thanks Palm Sunday Crowds
Francis arrived in St. Peter’s Square in an open-topped jeep on Palm Sunday, the beginning of a week of major ceremonies before Easter.
Pope Francis Quips He’s ‘Still Alive’ After Hospital Stay
The 86-year-old pontiff spent three days undergoing treatment for bronchitis at a hospital in Rome.
Pope Is Expected to Be Released From the Hospital on Saturday
Francis, who has been coping with a variety of health issues, was taken to the hospital on Wednesday. He is being treated with antibiotics for bronchitis, according to the Vatican.