Pope Francis Faces Respiratory Challenges Amid Hospitalization, Reports Vatican

Pope Francis is fighting critical respiratory issues, stemming from pneumonia and past lung complications, per Vatican officials. Despite a challenging night, the pontiff remains alert. His ongoing health struggles involve respiratory failures requiring medical interventions, grounded by a history of partial lung removal, complicating his path to recovery.

Pope Francis Approves Second Miracle for Carlo Acutis, New 'Millennial' Saint

Pope Francis has acknowledged a second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, moving him closer to being canonized as the Catholic Church’s first 'millennial' saint. Born in 1991, Acutis had a profound faith in the Eucharist and utilized technology to spread his beliefs before passing away from leukemia at age 15. His canonization will be set alongside other future saints.