Pope Francis resumed his routine of holding weekly audiences with the general public a month after he underwent bowel surgery. During the much-awaited appearance Wednesday he recalled the anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion and expressed the desire to someday visit Lebanon. Francis walked unaided to the center of the stage of a Vatican Read more
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10 days in hospital Pope Francis returns to Vatican
Thursday, July 15th, 2021
Pope Francis was discharged from a Rome hospital and returned home to the Vatican on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon. On his way home from Gemelli Hospital, the pope stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, the pope visited Read more
Homeless visit hospitalised pope to pray and say thanks
Monday, July 12th, 2021
On July 9, more than 20 homeless people from Palazzo Migliorie near the Vatican came to the Gemelli General Hospital to pray for and express their gratitude to the Pope. ‘Palazzo Migliori’ is the building where they live and it is a gift from the Pope for people with no home or place to stay. Read more