Pope Francis' gesture of thanks to his longtime nurse were among his last words before his death on April 21, the Vatican ...

Among Pope Francis' last words were "thank you" to his personal nurse, for encouraging him to greet crowds in St. Peter's Square one last time.

The Vatican is sharing new details about Pope Francis' final hours and some of his last words before he died of a stroke early on Monday, April 21 ...

The vote was delayed for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel ...

The 88-year-old pontiff, who died Monday from a stroke and subsequent heart failure, grew emotional while expressing his gratitude to Massimiliano Strappetti, a nurse and his caregiver ...

Before entering the vehicle, the Vatican reported that Francis asked Strappetti, "Do you think I can manage it?”During this final ride, he greeted tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, ...

(photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA / EWTN) Kristina Millare/CNA Vatican April 23, 2025 Having cared for the aging Pope Francis as his personal nurse since 2022, Italian nurse Massimiliano Strappetti was ...

The last words of Pope Francis to his personal healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, have been made public Massimiliano Strappetti has been the Pope's personal healthcare assistant since ...

Dr Alfieri was alerted at 5.30am on Monday by Francis’s health care assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, that Francis had been stricken and needed to be taken to the hospital. The doctor told Corriere ...

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

Pope Francis’ nurse shared touching final moments before his sudden passing, including the Pontiff’s last words after his Easter appearance at St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis thanked Massimiliano Strappetti for encouraging him to ride in the popemobile on Easter, after his recovery from hospitalization. The Vatican said on Tuesday that Pope Francis' final ...