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On the day of his election, the Vatican clarified that his official papal name was "Francis" and not "Francis I", i.e. no regnal number is used for him. His name would become Francis I if and when there is a Francis II. [163] [168] It is the first time since Lando's 913–914 pontificate that a serving pope holds a name not used by a ...
The third pope to bear the same name as his immediate predecessor. Last pope to have been born outside Europe until the election of Francis in 2013. 91 3 December 741 – 22 March 752 (10 years, 110 days) St Zachary ZACHARIAS: Zacharias Sancta Severina, Calabria, Eastern Roman Empire (Eastern) Roman citizen. Was of Greek ethnicity. Feast day 15 ...
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, apparently got out of bed for breakfast and is showing "slight improvement" in his medical tests, according to Vatican News.
A woman leaves a rosary at the feet of a statue of late Pope John Paul II, on Friday, outside Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis spent his seventh day there, being treated ...
Pope Francis suffered a "prolonged" asthmatic respiratory crisis Saturday morning with doctors having to supply oxygen, the Vatican said.. The 88-year-old pontiff's condition remains critical ...
Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Francis' health for Monday, Feb. 24. For the latest news view our story for Tuesday, Feb. 25. Pope Francis showed "slight improvement" Monday ...
Plaque commemorating popes buried in St Peter's Basilica. This is a graphical list of the popes of the Catholic Church. While the term pope (Latin: Papa, 'Father') is used in several churches to denote their high spiritual leaders, in English usage, this title generally refers to the supreme head of the Catholic Church and of the Holy See.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with double pneumonia, is alert and has met Vatican officials in hospital to discuss work issues, the Vatican said on Tuesday.