Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly
The Vatican’s central number is public — and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master make sure all who call it get a real person, not the “press 1 for English, 2 for Latin” version of ...
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Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says
A Vatican official, who did not wish to be named because he was not authorized to discuss the pope's health, said the pope's breathing issue on Friday did not last a long time. The ventilation the ...
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Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital room and going to his private chapel to pray, though doctors said he ...
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Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says
Despite the pope's improvements, it said his prognosis was still "guarded." A Vatican official, who did not wish to be named because he was not authorized to discuss the pope's condition ...
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Papal Air Travel Explained: How the Pope Flies
Without an airport or an official fleet, the Vatican charters airlines ... Upon landing, the cockpit windows are opened, and the Vatican and host country flags are displayed. A red-carpet welcome ...
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Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and the Vatican announced some major governing decisions ...
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Pope Francis felt well enough to meet with Vatican official to make major governing decisions
The vigil was to continue Tuesday night, presided over by another senior Vatican official, Cardinal Antonio Tagle of the Philippines, who heads the office responsible for the Catholic Church in ...
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What happens when Pope Francis passes away? A step-by-step guide on Vatican’s Papal transition process
When a pope dies, the camerlengo (a senior Vatican official)—currently Cardinal Kevin Farrell—confirms his death, traditionally by calling out his name in his private chapel. However ...
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Pope Francis on ventilator after suffering 'breathing crisis' as Vatican announces his health has suddenly worsened
A Vatican official, who did not wish to be named because ... the capital's Constitution Square which saw many wave Argentine flags, pray, sing hymns and chant 'Viva el Papa Francisco' or 'Long ...
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Vatican designates St. Edward in Palm Beach as basilica, first in Palm Beach County
The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary ...
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Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ as cardinals express hope for recovery
Pope Francis is “slightly improving” and his blood analyses are stable, the Vatican said on Thursday, in the latest sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.