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Pope Francis' openness about his health may be as tactical as it is truthful
For much of the church’s history, the pope’s body was closely associated with the sanctity of his office, as the papal ...
John Paul II’s hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis’ so far. Here’s a look
Pope Francis has spent 18 full days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital recovering from double pneumonia. It’s by far the longest ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
Catholic Standard10d
Like St. John Paul II, pope shows untiring will to serve, says cardinal
Like St. John Paul II, Pope Francis knows the “cross of Christ is never abandoned” and that everything is in God’s hands, ...
America Magazine9d
What Pope Francis’ voice memo reveals about his understanding of the papacy
Never.” While Cardinal Dziwisz said that John Paul remained lucid and able to govern the church to the end, stories abound about curial officials jockeying for power as the pope’s ...
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John Paul II's hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis' so far. Here's a look
The pope was wounded by gunshots in his abdomen and hand.June 20-Aug. 14, 1981 — 55 daysIn his longest hospitalization, John Paul underwent a minor surgical operation and was then treated for a ...