Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering and hope for his recovery. Watch this report for more details!

Hundreds of faithful pray at St Peter's Square for Pope Francis' health

Pope Francis made a rare Sunday outing from Vatican grounds to celebrate a mass on "divine mercy" with prisoners, refugees and health workers. The service was held in a church just off St Peter's Square, in front of a reduced congregation of about 80 people, due to coronavirus restrictions.

Pope celebrates mass of 'mercy' with prisoners, refugees

After last month's incident, wherein a disgruntled Pope slapped a woman's hand on being abruptly pulled towards her, Pope Francis on Wednesday cheerfully agreed to a nun's request for a kiss.

'Don't bite,' says Pope Francis after agreeing to kiss a nun

The Pope said materialism has cast God in shadows as people are more concerned about gifts but 'cold towards marginalised'

Pope Francis: 'Christmas hostage to materialism'

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Hundreds of faithful pray at St Peter's Square for Pope Francis' health

Pope celebrates mass of 'mercy' with prisoners, refugees

'Don't bite,' says Pope Francis after agreeing to kiss a nun

Pope Francis: 'Christmas hostage to materialism'