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‘Children Waiting To Know About Their Father’, Nuns Take Calls About Pope Francis’ Health

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, the Vatican's switchboard is receiving an influx of calls from concerned followers. The nuns of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master, who operate the Vatican’s central phone line, describe the callers as "children waiting to know about their father." The Vatican’s central...

Pope Francis No Longer In Immediate Danger, Responding Well To Treatment: Vatican

Pope Francis is showing signs of recovery and is no longer in immediate danger as he continues treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican announced on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14 due to a severe respiratory infection, has responded well to...

What Happens When A Pope Dies? Traditions, Rituals, And The Selection Of A Successor

As Pope Francis, 88, fights life-threatening pneumonia, health concerns have led to questions about the centuries-old traditions surrounding the death of a pope. Although modern medicine now takes center stage in verifying a pope's death, the Vatican adheres to a strict protocol honed over the centuries. From the destruction of...

Pope Francis Injures Right Arm In Fall, Using Sling As Precaution

Pope Francis has injured his right arm after falling at his residence at the Santa Marta hotel in Vatican City on Thursday. This has happened weeks after a similar incident that left him with a bruise on his chin. According to a statement from the Vatican, the 88-year-old pontiff suffered...

Gay In Vatican? You Now Have A Chance Of Becoming A Priest But Only On This Condition

Homosexual men in Italy may pursue training to become Catholic priests under newly approved guidelines by the Vatican, provided they do not endorse or promote what is referred to as "gay culture." The guidelines, issued by the Italian Bishops' Conference and published online on Thursday, emphasize the Church's commitment to...