Vatican Dispatch

Pope improving but remains in 'critical' condition, say doctors

rome – pope francis remains in critical condition but his lab tests have shown a slight improvement, doctors have said. a vatican statement ...
Elise Allen

Cardinals gather at St Peter's to lead Church in evening rosary for Pope

rome – the vatican has announced an evening rosary for the pope’s recovery, starting monday, in st. peter's square. the holy see press offic...
The Catholic Herald

Pope's choice for Bishop of Plymouth steps down after delay of installation Mass

the bishop named by the pope as the next bishop of plymouth has declined the appointment three months after his installation was mysteriousl...
Simon Caldwell

Pope 'restful' after 10th night in hospital

pope francis had a restful 10th night in the hospital, according to a statement published this morning by the holy see press office. "the ni...
The Catholic Herald

Doctors battle to save 'critical' Pope from kidney failure

rome – the pope was today treated for kidney failure as he remained in a "critical" condition after a ninth night in hospital. a statement f...
The Catholic Herald

Doctors report calm and restful night for ailing Pope

rome – pope francis experienced a restful night after a day in which his health deteriorated dramatically, the vatican has announced. after ...
The Catholic Herald

Pope Francis 'critical' as he enters second week in hospital

rome – pope francis on saturday suffered what his doctors described as a “prolonged respiratory crisis” and was required to undergo blood tr...
Elise Allen

Pope's life hangs in the balance, say doctors

doctors treating pope francis have said that the pontiff is “not out of danger” and will require at least another week of hospitalisation. t...
Elise Allen

Top aides hit back against rumour mill swirling around Pope’s condition

several of pope francis’s top allies have hit back against rumours that the pontiff's health is declining toward the inevitable, as he conti...
Elise Allen

Senior Vatican cardinal broaches topic of Pope Francis resigning due to health

in an interview given to italian radio a senior vatican cardinal has discussed the issue of whether pope francis should or might resign due ...
The Catholic Herald