“We are gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray confidently that God will allow Pope Francis to resume his apostolic service as soon as possible, in the fullness of his physical strength and ...

was designated to lead the Vatican's prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure in a future possible conclave into the spotlight. Francis recently extended the ...

The prayer evoked the 2005 vigils when St. John Paul II was dying in the Apostolic Palace, but those on hand said they were praying for Francis' recovery. Standing on the same stage where Francis ...

People pray ahead of a prayer service at St. Peter’s Square as Pope Francis continues treatment at Gemelli Hospital in the Vatican on Feb. 24, 2025. REUTERS Double pneumonia is a serious ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his ...

The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with the first prayer service scheduled for 9 p.m. Rome time on Monday ...

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, the events of “Conclave” have never felt more timely. The cast of the movie, who took home the top honor of best film ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's number-two official, led a prayer service for Francis in St Peter's Square on Monday evening attended by pilgrims and senior Church figures. The service is set ...

Francis was supposed to have celebrated mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter's Basilica and ordained deacons as part of the Vatican's year-long Holy Year commemoration. Archbishop Rino Fisichella ...