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Pope Leo meets Rubio amid growing tensions with Trump over Iran
Rubio met Pope Leo at the Vatican amid growing tensions after Trump repeatedly criticized the pontiff over his opposition to the Iran war.
Pope Leo dismisses latest Trump attack, to meet with Rubio Thursday
Iran war opens new rifts between Washington, Europe, the Vatican, and Israel
'I like his brother more': Trump slams Pope Leo over Iran nuclear issue, left-wing policies
Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years
The Old Syriac text specifies disciples 'rubbing it in their hands,' highlighting significant nuances in interpretation.
Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says
Vatican says Pope Francis's health is improving but he remains under close watching Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says
The pope has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican announced in a handout.
Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says
Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications.
Pope Francis clashed with cardinals over Vatican finances before hospitalization
Just before his hospitalization, the pope formed a new Vatican financial group.
Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
The Vatican said the 88-year-old Francis, who has double pneumonia, had suffered a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis."
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Pope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia, Vatican says treatment is challenging.
Pope Francis, in hospital, has 'slight fever' but is stable, Vatican says
Despite his periodic health issues and reduced mobility, Francis has kept up a busy schedule, including foreign travel.
'It was all eternally heavenly': Seeing 'The Szyk Haggadah' at the Vatican Library
Eight years before, the limited premier edition of The Szyk Haggadah I created (2006-08) had been donated to the Vatican Library. I now had an opportunity to see it housed at the Vatican.
Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
This is the first time during his administration that Biden gave the award with distinction, the White House said.
