Vatican News & Updates - Page 32

June 24, 2023

Baltimore woman, an immigrant from Cuba, is one step closer to sainthood

The Vatican has advanced for canonization the cause of Mother Mary Lange, an immigrant from Cuba who founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence. The faith-filled woman was of African descent.

June 16, 2023

Pope returns to Vatican after hospital stay for abdominal surgery

Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, on Friday, after spending more than a week in recovery from his abdominal surgery.

June 15, 2023

Pope Francis makes first public appearance post-surgery, visits children's ward before discharge from hospital

Pope Francis met Thursday with officials from the Vatican, the medical staff caring for him, and children in the hospital where he is staying.

June 14, 2023

Pope Francis expected to be released from hospital in coming days following abdominal surgery

Following an abdominal surgery last week, Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital "in the coming days." Francis has been recovering without complications.

June 14, 2023

Remembering Fox News legend Mario Biasetti: 'He did it all'

Mario Biasetti, the former Fox News Rome bureau chief and cameraman, died at 96. Mario traveled the world covering some of the most consequential stories.

June 13, 2023

Pope Francis still undergoing respiratory therapy, blood tests normal

Pope Francis, who is still recovering from an abdominal surgery he under went last week, received positive results from his most recent blood tests.

June 12, 2023

Vatican court orders climate protestors to pay $30K in damages for gluing hands to priceless statue

A Vatican court ordered two climate activists to pay over 28,000 euros ($30,000) in damages for glueing their hands to the base of an over 2,000-year-old statue.

June 10, 2023

Doctors urge Pope Francis to skip public prayer, says pontiff is recovering well

Doctors have urged Pope Francis not to lead his regular Angelus public prayer next week to ensure his recovery continues to go well, the Vatican says.

June 9, 2023

Pope Francis working from hospital in stable recovery after abdominal surgery, Vatican says

Pope Francis is working from Rome's Gemelli Hospital while recovering from surgery, according to Director of the Vatican Press Office Matteo Bruni.

June 7, 2023

Pope Francis undergoing abdominal surgery in Rome to deal with intestinal issue, Vatican says

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis is undergoing abdominal surgery at a hospital in Rome, where he is expected to remain for a few days as part of his recovery.