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Pope Francis and his surprise visits
Pope Francis’ recent visits, like his stop at St. Mary Major, were announced with little notice. What do these surprise moments reveal? Every week, La Croix’s permanent special correspondent at the Vatican brings you a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s smallest state.
Pope Francis will visit a prison ‘in a private way’ on Holy Thursday—if his health allows
Pope Francis, 88, will visit Rome’s Regina Coeli prison “in a private way” on Holy Thursday afternoon if his health condition allows it.
Pope Francis’ Easter is going to look a little different this year. Here’s how
Holy Week is a time when the pope would be expected to be front and center of events. But as Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, observers are on the lookout for surprise appearances.
Pope Francis visits prison in Rome ahead of Easter
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Pope Francis Asked How He's Doing Before Easter, Gives 7-Word Answer
Pope Francis gave his first public comments since falling ill before his visit to Rome's Regina Caeli prison on Holy Thursday.
Vatican opens solemn run-up to Easter with recovering Pope Francis on the sidelines
The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, as cardinals were designated to take his place presiding over the most
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Pope Francis makes first public appearance since hospital discharge
Pope Francis made his first public appearance today since March 23, the day he was discharged from the hospital after ...
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Pope Francis Will Be Released From the Hospital on Sunday, Doctors Say
Pope Francis delivers an ... on March 6 and the Vatican distributed a photo of him March 16, Sunday’s blessing will be ...
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Pope thanks medical team that cared for him during hospitalization
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis personally thanked the health care workers and medical staff who cared for him in Rome's Gemelli hospital for 38 days while he recovered from respiratory infections.
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Pope Francis Welcomes Gemelli Medical Teams to the Vatican, Thanks Them for Their Care
During the meeting, the Holy Father particularly addressed Sacro Cuore Catholic University rector Elena Beccalli, saying: ...
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week
A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a ...
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Pope begins to receive very limited visits, Vatican says
Pope Francis greets the faithful in St. Peter's Square at the end of the closing Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and ...