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This rare conversation with the head of the Catholic church will be shown on “CBS Evening News” on Wednesday.

After suffering from respiratory problems throughout the winter, Pope Francis recovered to lead around 60,000 people in Easter celebrations on Sunday.

Pope Francis gave Easter Mass to tens of thousands of Catholics at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City before his traditional blessing, as concerns persist over his health. The 87-year-old arrived in a wheelchair to preside over the mass from 10:00 am (0800 GMT) in cloudy and windy weather, with the events broadcast […]

Tens of thousands of Catholics will gather on Sunday at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City to hear Pope Francis give Easter Mass and a traditional blessing. The 87-year-old pontiff will lead the mass starting at 10:00 am (0800 GMT), and will give the “Urbi et Orbi” (To the City and the World) blessing at midday, with […]

Pope Francis, who had part of one lung removed when he was young, has been dealing with respiratory issues all winter which have made it hard for him to speak for long periods.

Pope Francis on Friday cancelled his attendance at the Way of the Cross Easter ceremony in Rome at the last minute, the Vatican said, amid fears for the 87-year-old’s health. “To preserve his health ahead of tomorrow’s vigil and the Easter Sunday mass, Pope Francis will this evening follow the Way of the Cross at […]

Pope Francis chose to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the last minute, avoiding a strenuous speech at the beginning of a busy Holy Week.

Pope Francis on Sunday sent prayers to the victims of the concert hall attack in Moscow, calling the violence “inhuman acts” that offended God. “I assure my prayers for the victims of the cowardly terrorist attack carried out the other evening in Moscow,” said the 87-year-old pope, following a Palm Sunday mass in Saint Peter’s Square. […]

Pope Francis states in a new book that he has no intention of stepping down and is not facing any health issues that would necessitate it.