The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (Domenico Stinellis/The Associated Press) ...
In a prerecorded message, Pope Francis thanked those gathered for the rosary prayer service in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday night. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers ...
In an audio recording from the hospital, which was taped earlier on Thursday, the pope thanked Catholics for their prayers.
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, left, prays during a rosary prayer held for the health of Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square at The Vatican, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) ...
A light rain began to fall late one recent evening and, despite the inclement weather, about 400 faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for Pope Francis. After praying the rosary ...
Nuns pray the rosary in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Sunday, Mar. 16, 2025, for the health of Pope Francis hospitalized ...
It’s long been a tradition in many countries to pray the rosary for the ill. When the group rosaries in St. Peter’s Square started the night of February 24, many were reminded of the vigils ...
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.