Francis spent much of the past decade in relatively good health but has dealt with several painful medical conditions over the last few years.

ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and integration in their communities and reject discrimination.

Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition that marks the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.

ROME -- Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and integration in their communities and reject discrimination. Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark Epiphany.

ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and integration in their communities and reject discrimination.

Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition that marks the end of the Christmas holiday perio

Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16 in the apostolic palace during his scheduled audiences.

In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.

Pope Francis had a busy schedule, holding a new weekly general audience, being awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, sending condolences for wildfires devastating California, and baptizing 21 infants in the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The Vatican informed that there was no fracture, and the arm has been immobilized. Pope Francis sustained an injury to his right forearm following a fall at the Domus Sanctae Marthae.

King Charles III along with Queen Camilla are preparing to embark on a significant visit to Italy, where he will hold his first official meeting with Pope Francis.As per GB News, the British monarch will be the first British King in a decade

Senior won the backstroke title at the Conference Indiana Meet for the third year in a row with a 58.58, eight seconds ahead of second place. Also went 54.45 to win the 100 freestyle title by more than four seconds. Also had a 27.54 leadoff for the winning medley relay and posted a meet best 55.06 to get the 400 free relay started.