2 h. ago Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

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4 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff 'resumes some work' and is showing 'slight improvement' but remains in a critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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5 h. ago Three dead in New York boat sinking as search called off for missing person

Coast Guard ends search for Vernon Glasford, 52, missing after boat capsized off Queens on Sunday, killing threeThree people died, two others were hospitalized and one was presumed dead after a boat sank in New York City on Sunday, according to the US Coast Guard.One of the hospitalized people was in critical condition on Monday morning, police said, a day after the speedboat took on water 5 miles (8km) south-east of Breezy Point, a neighborhood at the tip of Queens’ Rockaway peninsula. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican said in its evening bulleting that he hadn't had any more respiratory crises, while adding a slight kidney insufficiency detected on Sunday was of no concern.

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13 h. ago Pope Francis sees ‘slight improvement’ but remains in critical condition

Prognosis for pontiff, 88, remains guarded as he is treated in hospital for pneumonia and kidney failurePope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia and “mild” kidney failure, remains in a critical condition although there was a “slight improvement” on Monday, the Vatican said.The pontiff, 88, has not had any further asthma-style attacks and “some laboratory tests have improved”, the Vatican said in a statement on Monday evening. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican's evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent days stating the 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn't had any more respiratory crises.

Society

17 h. ago Three dead and one missing after boat sinks in New York City

Two others hospitalized after speed boat capsizes off Breezy Point, Queens, as Coast Guard continues searchThree people died, two others were hospitalized and one was missing after a boat sank in New York City on Sunday, according to the US Coast Guard.One of the hospitalized people was in critical condition on Monday morning, police said, a day after the speedboat took on water 5 miles (8km) south-east of Breezy Point, a neighborhood at the tip of Queens’ Rockaway peninsula. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

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21 h. ago Pope's 'critical condition' creates air of fear in Rome amid ominous health update

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and bronchitis and remains in a critical condition having gone on to develop a problem with his kidneys

Society

21 h. ago ‘We are very worried’: Conclave cast express concern for Pope Francis in health crisis

Italian actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto lead well-wishers at the Sag awards hoping the ailing pontiff makes a quick recoveryThe cast of papal election drama Conclave have expressed their concerns for Pope Francis, as reports continue of his critical condition.Actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto, who respectively play papal housekeeper Sister Agnes and conservative cleric Cardinal Tedesco in Conclave, were speaking as the film was given the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture by the Screen Actors Guild (Sag), an outcome that would appear to significantly boost its chances in the Oscar race. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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21 h. ago Inside Gemelli hospital treating Pope Francis – assassination save to Totti coma miracle

The Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is currently being treated while in a 'critical condition' is referred to as 'Vatican Three' and even comes with its own Papal Suite

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21 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff is in critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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23 h. ago Unclear if Pope Francis is awake after diagnosis of kidney failure

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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24 h. ago Pope Francis is in 'critical condition' and suffering kidney failure, Vatican announces

Blood tests show the pontiff is suffering early kidney failure as Francis battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection, officials said last night.

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24 h. ago SAG Awards 2025 winners Conclave share message for Pope Francis amid health battle

The cast of 'Conclave' have sent their well wishes to Pope Francis as he remains in a critical condition in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis

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26 h. ago Conclave cast sends well wishes to Pope Francis during their SAG Awards presentation

The cast of 'Conclave' shared a message for Pope Francis at the SAG Awards as the ailing pontiff remains in a critical condition and fights for his life in hospital

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31 h. ago Taxi driver fighting for his life after two masked men walked up to his cab in broad daylight and shot him before taking off

Taxi driver Sean O'Reilly was parked in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry, Belfast when two masked men approached his vehicle and fired five shots through the window.

Transport

36 h. ago Pope Francis 'alert' but still in critical condition at hospital

The 88-year-old pontiff is fighting pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

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36 h. ago Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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