“The Holy Father reacted well to the surgery, which was conducted under general anesthesia,” the press office said in a note issued just before midnight.
Pope undergoes surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital
Virtual papal audience launches Washington chapter of Scholas Occurrentes
Pope Francis connected participants at Scholas Occurrentes chapters for young people around the world May 20.
‘Old habit’ of covering up abuse must stop everywhere, pope says
Abuse against a minor is a kind of “psychological murder” that can destroy the victim’s childhood.
National Shrine to host May 17 worldwide praying of the rosary
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host a recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 17, at 11 a.m. (CDT) as part of Pope Francis’ call for a worldwide marathon of rosaries for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In new measures, pope places 40-euro cap on personal gifts
A new law also prohibits all Vatican employees from accepting or soliciting “gifts, presents or other benefits with a value greater than 40 euros ($48).”
Photos of the Week: April 5, 2021
In the spotlight: Easter triduum, U.S. Capitol violence, Iceland volcano
Photos of the Week: March 8, 2021
In the spotlight: Pope in Iraq, Nigerian kidnappings, Myanmar coup
Pope: Honor martyrs by remaining faithful, working for a better Iraq
Visiting a Baghdad cathedral “hallowed by the blood of our brothers and sisters” murdered in a terrorist attack that shook the world, Pope Francis said their sacrifice must motivate faith and a commitment to working for the common good.