Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic Church

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital
The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
Health woes overshadow Pope Francis’ 12th year as head of Catholic Church
Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Gives Tuesday Morning Update
The Vatican said Francis woke up around 8 a.m. after a quiet night. He has been sleeping later than his usual 4:30 a.m. wake-up time at the Vatican, adjusting to the hospital's environment. On Monday, doctors lifted their previously "guarded" prognosis, determining that the pope was no longer in immediate danger.
Vatican Gives Critical Pope Francis Health Update on 12th Anniversary of His Papacy
The Vatican has released a health update on Pope Francis 12 years after he was first elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis marks 12 remarkable years leading the Catholic Church from his hospital room
As he enters his 13th year as pope, Francis stands tall as the moral authority in today’s world, a voice pleading for humanity, peace and respect for the dignity of all people.
Pope spends 12th anniversary as head of Catholic church in hospital as recovery continues
Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope in 2013 following five ballots in a papal conclave.
Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.
See how as Pope Francis will mark 12th anniversary as Catholic church leader
Pope Francis will celebrate his 12th anniversary as leader of the Catholic church on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from his sick bed at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Gives Monday Morning Update
Despite his hospitalization, Francis has been actively participating in the Vatican's Lenten spiritual retreat remotely via videoconference. The retreat, which began Sunday, is led by Father Roberto Pasolini and focuses on "The hope of eternal life." While Francis can see and hear the sessions, those present in the Vatican cannot see or hear him.
Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia
Pope Receives Cake and Glad Tidings on the 12th Anniversary of His Papacy, Marked in the Hospital
Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate in the hospital as he received increasingly positive medical news on his recovery and hundreds of messages wishing him well
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Pope had another restful night in hospital says Vatican
Pope Francis had another restful night in Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he is spending the 12th anniversary of his election ...
Pope Francis Remains Stable in Hospital, Scan Points to Improvement, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital for almost a month, remains stable and a recent X-ray confirmed ...