Pope Francis sitting upright in armchair, still in 'critical but stable' condition
Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition while undergoing therapy for a lung infection. Despite his illness, he continued his duties and made significant administrative decisions. A ...
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Dome of St. Peter’s will debut new lighting for Easter
According to Vatican News, the new state-of-the-art lighting will ensure more intense and well-distributed light that “will further enhance the dome.” ...
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Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy ... was designated to lead the Vatican’s prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure ...
The Washington Post26d
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ amid special prayers at St. Peter’s
As thousands of people converged on St. Peter’s Square ... which is traditionally guarded about a sitting pope’s health. Francis was admitted to the hospital with a respiratory tract infection ...
Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel
Faithful participating in the Jubilee arrive in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, where they were ...
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St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
The epicenter of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica is centered in Vatican City and is renowned for its stunning architecture. What's more, it's open daily for free. (Though it's closed on ...
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Why Does the Church Celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter?
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. A non-Catholic (and some Catholics) might ask: “What’s so special about Peter’s Chair? Are we next going to have “St. Paul’s bed?” ...