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April 21, 2025

Pope Francis battled double pneumonia before Easter appearance

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the death of Pope Francis.

April 21, 2025

What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope

After a pope dies – or in very rare cases, resigns – the Catholic Church chooses its next leader through an ancient electoral process called the papal conclave. Here's how it works.

April 21, 2025

5 ways Pope Francis impacted the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope and the first pope from the Americas, left an impact on the Catholic Church and on the world that will be felt for generations.

April 19, 2025

JD Vance has ‘exchange of opinions’ on issues like deportations during meeting with top Vatican official

Vice President JD Vance met with two top Vatican officials Saturday, discussing issues like Gaza, Ukraine and deportation as he begins an official visit to Italy and India.

March 25, 2025

Pope Francis' doctors considered ending treatment, said 'there was a real risk he might not make it': report

Doctors taking care of Pope Francis weighed ending their treatment at one point as there “was a risk that he would not make it," a report said.

March 23, 2025

Pope Francis makes 1st public appearance in five weeks, returns to the Vatican

Pope Francis made his first public appearance from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he was discharged after a five-week stay for life threatening pneumonia.

March 22, 2025

Pope Francis set to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: doctors

A doctor at a hospital in Rome where Pope Francis has been treated for "acute respiratory failure" said Saturday the Holy Father will be discharged on Sunday.

March 19, 2025

Pope Francis no longer dependent on mechanical breathing assistance as condition improves: Vatican

Pope Francis's medical condition is continuing to improve, according to the Vatican, with the 88-year-old pontiff no longer relying on mechanical help to breathe at night.

March 13, 2025

Pope Francis is stable and showing improvements but will remain hospitalized

Pope Francis' health has taken a turn for the better this week as he continues to show improvement following a Monday update that listed him as “out of danger from death."

March 11, 2025

Vatican says Pope Francis is 'out of danger of death'

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ national correspondent Jeff Paul provides an update on the health of Pope Francis as his condition continues to improve.