Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis co-celebrating Mass in hospital chapel

The Pope's public appearance brings a 'sense of hope' for supporters outside Gemelli Hospital

A crowd has gathered outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome, where Pope Francis spent more than five weeks recovering from double pneumonia. The pontiff returned to the Vatican this morning after making..

Pope Francis Returns: First Public Appearance in 5 Weeks After Life-Threatening Illness

Pope Francis made his first public appearance in five weeks after battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs. The 88-year-old pontiff, appearing frail but determined, offered a..

Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia

Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia A weak and frail Pope Francis has left the hospital and has gone home to the Vatican after surviving a five-week,..