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June 10, 2023

Doctors urge Pope Francis to skip public prayer, says pontiff is recovering well

Doctors have urged Pope Francis not to lead his regular Angelus public prayer next week to ensure his recovery continues to go well, the Vatican says.

June 9, 2023

Pope Francis working from hospital in stable recovery after abdominal surgery, Vatican says

Pope Francis is working from Rome's Gemelli Hospital while recovering from surgery, according to Director of the Vatican Press Office Matteo Bruni.

June 8, 2023

Pope's abdominal surgery 'went well,' recovering in hospital, Vatican says

The Vatican said that Pope Francis' recovery is going well after a 3-hour-long surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. The pope underwent surgery in Rome, Italy.

June 7, 2023

Pope Francis undergoing abdominal surgery in Rome to deal with intestinal issue, Vatican says

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis is undergoing abdominal surgery at a hospital in Rome, where he is expected to remain for a few days as part of his recovery.

June 1, 2023

Bishop acquitted of raping nun resigns as Indian city's diocese leader

59-year-old Franco Mulakkal, a bishop who was accused of raping a nun in India, has resigned as the leader of an Indian city's catholic diocese on June 1, 2023.

May 30, 2023

Russia acknowledges Vatican peace mission as Holy See tries to 'help ease the tensions'

Russian authorities acknowledged the ongoing Vatican mission for peace, but said concrete steps have not yet been taken to bring talks to Moscow.

May 29, 2023

Martin Scorsese meets with Pope Francis, announces plans to make a new film about Jesus

Martin Scorsese revealed at the Vatican on Saturday that he would be making a movie about Jesus after meeting with Pope Francis.

May 26, 2023

Russia allegedly views Pope Francis' peace initiative positively, no immediate plans for Moscow mission

The Vatican is pushing for peace with a recent initiative led by Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi. Russia seemed to view the peace initiative positively.

May 22, 2023

Pope Francis set to travel to Portugal for World Youth Day

World Youth Day was created by St. John Paul II to invigorate young people to join the Catholic faith. Pope Francis will be traveling to Lisbon, Portugal, to celebrate.

May 18, 2023

Driver apprehended after speeding through Vatican gate, reaching San Damaso Courtyard

A car driven by a suspect believed to be mentally ill drove through one of the Vatican's entrance gates Wednesday night, and was shot at by gendarmes before the driver was apprehended.