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Catholics flooded a church in the medieval town of Assisi in Italy, where the preserved remains of Carlo Acutis are on view ...

He could envision retreating from the Holy See to Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he’d take confession and give Communion to the sick — not as a pope emeritus, but “simply ...

Until then, Rome will be flooded with Catholic pilgrims ... neighbourhood and the three papal churches: Esquilino’s Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano, and San Paolo Fuori delle ...

(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) A figure of Pope Francis, center, is displayed for sale at a souvenir shop outside Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat ...

ROME — Pope Francis has shown further slight ... A figure of Pope Francis is displayed for sale at a souvenir shop outside Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 Credit: AP ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his ...

(AP Photo/Paolo Santalucia) A figure of Pope Francis, center, is displayed for sale at a souvenir shop outside Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition and resting Wednesday, as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia. The Vatican’s ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition and resting Wednesday, as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia. The ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors said Wednesday his prognosis is still guarded. A chest CT scan taken Tuesday evening ...