June 22, 2022 Pope Francis says resigning 'does not cross his mind' amid health struggles Pope Francis quashed rumors of an impending resignation from the papacy after reportedly telling a Brazilian archbishop that he had no plans to step down.
June 22, 2022 Bookmakers favor Asian or Black successor to Pope Francis Bookmakers believe that a Black or Asian cardinal would be most likely to replace Pope Francis if he were to resign, a reality some observers say is unlikely.
June 22, 2022 Pope Francis preaches on 'frailty,' 'old age' amid health concerns Pope Francis spoke extensively about old age, frailty, and helplessness of the elderly in his General Audience, fueling speculation about his documented health problems.
June 22, 2022 Pope shocked by killing of Jesuit priests in Mexico Pope Francis expressed his shock over the killings of two Jesuit priests and a lay person in Mexico along with condemning the ongoing violence in the country.
June 20, 2022 Pope Francis creates confusion as Putin's war against Ukraine rages In Ukraine, the world now faces the worst brutality and inhumanity since the Second World War. And the Holy See’s response?
June 16, 2022 Pope Francis: 'World War III' gives arms dealers opportunity, Ukraine invasion 'very complex' situation Pope Francis argued that people are too quick to label one side the "good guy" and the other the "bad guy," and many miss out on the "drama" behind the war.
June 14, 2022 Pope Francis cancels participation in Corpus Christi mass due to continued knee pain, health concerns Pope Francis cancelled another appearance via a press statement Monday, explaining that due to his injured knee, he is unable to physically celebrate.
June 12, 2022 Pope apologizes for canceling Africa trip Pope Francis issued an apology Sunday after the Vatican announced his July 2-7 trip to Africa would be canceled due to his walking problems from knee pain.
June 11, 2022 Pope Francis postpones Africa apostolic visit on advice from doctor Pope Francis was forced to cancel his planned apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in Africa following mobility issues.
June 5, 2022 Pope Francis fuels new speculation on future of pontificate Pope Francis adds fuel to the rumor he will eventually take the same steps as his predecessor to step down after announcing a visit to Italy's L’Aquila.