June 15, 2023 Pope Francis makes first public appearance post-surgery, visits children's ward before discharge from hospital Pope Francis met Thursday with officials from the Vatican, the medical staff caring for him, and children in the hospital where he is staying.
June 14, 2023 Pope Francis expected to be released from hospital in coming days following abdominal surgery Following an abdominal surgery last week, Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital "in the coming days." Francis has been recovering without complications.
June 14, 2023 Remembering Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ legend Mario Biasetti: 'He did it all' Mario Biasetti, the former Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Rome bureau chief and cameraman, died at 96. Mario traveled the world covering some of the most consequential stories.
June 13, 2023 Pope Francis still undergoing respiratory therapy, blood tests normal Pope Francis, who is still recovering from an abdominal surgery he under went last week, received positive results from his most recent blood tests.
June 12, 2023 Vatican court orders climate protestors to pay $30K in damages for gluing hands to priceless statue A Vatican court ordered two climate activists to pay over 28,000 euros ($30,000) in damages for glueing their hands to the base of an over 2,000-year-old statue.
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 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 2, 2023 US Embassy to Holy See flies Pride flag in Rome The United States Embassy to the Holy See celebrated the beginning of Pride Month by hanging a pride flag from the facade of its headquarters in Rome.
May 30, 2023 Vatican chastises bishops, pastors for divisive social media posts: 'Digital tribalism' The Vatican is speaking out against "digital tribalism" on social media and requesting Church leaders think carefully before making "divisive" posts, according to a report.