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Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration
The Vatican announced that Michelangelo’s Last Judgment will undergo its first restoration in 30 years, while the Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.
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Pope Leo scraps Francis’s Vatican fundraising panel amid budget shift
Pope Francis thanks doctors who saved his life in meeting at Vatican
The 88-year-old pontiff is gradually making more public appearances as he recovers from the biggest health crisis in his 12 years in the role.
Pope Francis was so close to death that doctors considered ending treatment
The pope's official nurse pleaded with doctors to ensure that they did not stop his treatment despite significant risks.
Pope Francis, showing plans to continue on, starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis approved a new three-year Vatican reform plan, pushing forward with change despite his ongoing health battle.
Pope Francis health shows gradual improvement
Recent updates from Vatican officials indicated a gradual improvement in the Pope's health.
Do 'The Prophecies of the Popes' point to 2027 doom?
Attributed to Saint Malachy, the book predicts Francis will be the last pope.
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."
