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Pope Francis injures arm after falling at the Vatican
Pope Francis has fallen over and injured his right arm but did not suffer any broken bones, the Vatican says. In a statement, the Holy See press office said that due to a fall Thursday morning in the Casa Santa Marta, the pope’s residence, the 88-year-old pontiff “suffered a contusion to his right forearm, without fracture.”
Pope Francis will not veto Trump's Vatican ambassador pick, officials say
Pope Francis is not expected to veto President Donald Trump's choice of a high-profile critic of his papacy as the next U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, according to two senior Vatican officials, despite misgivings about his stance on many issues.
Pope Francis falls, injures arm at residence, Vatican officials say
LONDON -- Pope Francis fell and injured his arm on Thursday in his residence, the Vatican said. "This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a bruise to his right forearm, without fractures," the Vatican said in a statement in Italian. "The arm was immobilized as a precautionary measure."
Pope Francis injures arm in fall at his Vatican residence
Pope Francis injured his arm in a fall at his residence, the Vatican announced Thursday. Officials said the pontiff was not severely injured but was taken for medical attention as a precaution.
Pope Francis calls Trump's deportation plan a 'disgrace'
Fox News contributor and theologian Jonathan Morris discussed Pope Francis' remarks on President Donald Trump's deportation plan, calling the Holy Father's comments "out of line."
Pope Francis urges Trump to avoid ‘hatred, discrimination or exclusion’
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As the Vatican braces for Trump II, a key question arises: Will the pope and the president get along?
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New Chinese Bishop Ordained Under Vatican-China Agreement
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Pope Francis hurt in fall at Vatican residence for the second time in less than 6 weeks
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Pope Francis at general audience: Jesus gives us the ‘grace of not fearing’
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Pope Slams 'Chauvinistic' Views, Promotes Vatican Nun
Pope Francis warned Wednesday against a "chauvinistic mentality" in the Catholic Church, as he promoted a nun to head the executive administration of the tiny Vatican City state.
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The Elephant That Captivated the Pope and Lived in the Vatican Gardens
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Pope welcomes Cuba’s prisoner release following talks with Vatican as part of long-standing dialogue
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