ROME -- A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope ...

As many of you know, Pope Francis has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for bronchitis. As of this writing, the Vatican reports that he is in stable condition. The Holy Father expresses ...

ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old ...

The Holy See Press Office said the pontiff has shown "a good response to the therapies." He was hospitalized on Feb. 14 for a ...

was recorded Thursday and broadcast to the faithful in St. Peter's Square who had gathered for the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer.In the video player above: Hear Pope Francis' message and ...

(AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) People wait in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican for the start of a rosary vigil prayer for Pope Francis' recovery, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy ...

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, left, prays during a rosary prayer ... at St. Peter’s Basilica and also making pilgrimages to the hilltop Umbrian town of Assisi, to pray at the home of Francis ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis recorded a ... was broadcast to the faithful in St. Peter’s Square who had gathered for the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer.