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Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital

March 23, 2025

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after surviving a five-week battle in hospital against double pneumonia that became the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital, with prescription for two months of rest

March 23, 2025

Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday but will need a further two months of rest at the Vatican, the head of his medical team said on Saturday.

Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates: Vatican

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The Vatican said on Feb 22 that Pope Francis’ health had deteriorated over the past 24 hours and, for the first time, described his condition as “critical”, reporting that he had needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions.

Pope says Vatican involved in secret Ukraine peace mission

MONDAY, MAY 01, 2023

The Vatican is involved in a peace mission to try to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Pope Francis said on Sunday, declining to give further details.

World leaders tweet condolences as Pope Benedict dies aged 95

SUNDAY, JANUARY 01, 2023

World leaders posted messages of sadness and condolence on social media Saturday (December 31) following the death of Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope says supplying weapons to Ukraine is morally acceptable for self-defence

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Pope Francis on Thursday said it was morally legitimate for nations to supply weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself from Russian aggression.

Pope apologizes for 'evil' of Canadian indigenous schools

TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022

Pope Francis apologized on Monday to Canada's native people on their land for the Church's role in schools where indigenous children were abused, branding forced cultural assimilation 'evil" and "disastrous error."

Pope hints at visit to Moscow, Kyiv after Canada trip

MONDAY, JULY 04, 2022

Pope Francis said he hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after a visit to Canada later this month, during an exclusive interview with Reuters on Saturday.

[Photo Gallery] Papal greetings

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019

His Holiness Pope Francis waves to catholics from his popemobile on the way to Saint Peter's church in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom, today (November 22).

Pope Francis meets His Majesty the King

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019

At 5.05pm on Thursday November 21, Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida welcomed His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace in Bangkok.

Union agrees to delay assembly while pope in town

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Suporn Atthawong, vice minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, discussed issues of concern to the Union of Farmers and Public Servants on Wednesday (November 20) with its president, Sunate Kaewkhamhan.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Catholics attend pope’s mass at National Stadium