Pope Francis marks the 12th anniversary of his election while recovering from double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican says his condition is improving, but no discharge date has been set. His illness has reshaped how Catholics observe the milestone.
Pope Francis will mark the 12th anniversary of his election on Thursday from Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he has been treated for double pneumonia since mid-February. The Vatican has reported improvements in his condition but has not confirmed a discharge date.
Elected on 13 March 2013, Francis, the first pope from the Americas, has focused on modernising the Church, reforming the Vatican’s bureaucracy, and addressing social issues. His tenure has included 47 foreign trips, over 900 canonisations, and groundbreaking decisions, such as allowing priests to bless same-sex couples and appointing women to key Vatican roles. However, his approach has drawn criticism from some senior clergy, particularly regarding Church teachings and handling of clerical abuse.
Despite health concerns and limited mobility, Francis continues working from hospital. While speculation about a possible resignation persists, his associates insist he has no plans to step down. His schedule for 2025 includes the Catholic Holy Year and a planned visit to Türkiye for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Many Catholics hope he will continue advocating for key global issues, including immigration and conflict resolution.
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Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 11 November. Today, we cover Russia-Ukraine peace talks, political tensions in Washington, strikes in Spain, espionage allegations involving Nvidia's CEO, and climate negotiations at COP31 in Türkiye.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to double tariffs on Mexico unless it stops more than a thousand migrants who are walking north towards the United States, warning that they will be denied entry.
A gunman shot dead his building’s manager and wounded four other people in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, before barricading himself inside his apartment and taking his own life after a standoff with police, officials said.
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