Pope Francis had a 40-minute private meeting at the Vatican with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
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Pope Francis Back in Vatican After Hernia Operation
Pope Francis was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early Friday morning, nine days after being admitted for surgery on an abdominal hernia, marking his second hospitalization in three months and his second surgery in two years.
Vatican Judges Order Activists To Pay $30,000 In Damages
The Vatican’s criminal court ordered two climate activists to pay more than $30,000 in damages after they glued themselves to an ancient sculpture in the Vatican Museums to draw attention to the effects of climate change.
Pope Continues Recovery Working, Resting, Praying
As Pope Francis continued a smooth recovery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, he was back to work and shared a Sunday meal with his closest collaborators, the Vatican said.
Pope Thanks Well-Wishers For Prayers; Vatican Says Recovery Going Smoothly
Pope Francis has thanked people for their prayers and many messages of support and affection, said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, in a written statement the evening of June 9.
Pope’s Envoy Closes Ukraine Visit as Kyiv Digs in Heels on Peace Plan
As Pope Francis’ emissary to Ukraine closed a two-day trip to Kyiv for talks on a possible ceasefire with Russia, Ukrainian authorities voiced gratitude for the visit but insisted on following their own peace plan.
Pope Undergoes Surgery For Hernia, Expected To Remain In Hospital
Pope Francis was scheduled to undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital June 7 to treat a hernia that had developed at an incision of a previous operation, the Vatican said.
Pope: Quick Change Of Course Necessary To Beat Climate Change
A faster change of course away from today’s throwaway culture and toward greater care for the common good is necessary to ensure the planet’s livability for future generations, Pope Francis said on World Environment Day.
Pope Has Named Two-Thirds of Cardinals Eligible To Elect His Successor
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, the retired archbishop of Naples, celebrated his 80th birthday June 2 and, consequently, became ineligible to enter a conclave to elect a new pope.
Nicaraguan Regime Freezes Bank Accounts Of Dioceses Nationwide In Another Wave of Church Persecution
Nicaragua has frozen the bank accounts of dioceses nationwide as the regime of President Daniel Ortega escalates its persecution of the Catholic Church with accusations of theft and money laundering.