Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'
Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a cold, says in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global Catholic Church.
Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
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 is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth
At his own request, the book is hitting bookshelves now in more than 80 countries to coincide with the start of the church’s Holy Year.
Pope Francis Issues Health Update as He Rules Out Stepping Down
"Each time a pope takes ill, the winds of a conclave always feel as if they are blowing," Francis writes in his new memoir, referring to centuries-old tradition of cardinals gathering in the pope's official residence, the Sistine Chapel, after a pontiff's death to elect the next.
Pope Francis’ new autobiography traces roots and rise to Vatican
Tuesday marks the release of the first autobiography by a living pope: “Hope” by Pope Francis. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY on what’s included in the new book.
Pope Francis’ Autobiography, ‘Hope,’ Arrives in Bookstores
The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.
Pope Francis becomes first ever pontiff to publish autobiography
Pope Francis has released is autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most trying issues of the era. View on euronews
I have no plans to resign, says Pope Francis in new autobiography
I have no plans to resign, says Pope Francis in new autobiography - Pontiff says Church ‘governed using the head and the heart, not the legs’ as he discusses health problems in autobiography
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Pope Francis blames ‘fake news’ for Trump assassination attempt in annual papal address
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Pope scores 27 to help pace Texas and stave off Oklahoma comeback in 77-73 win over Sooners
Jordan Pope scored 27 points and freshman Tre Johnson scored 16 points and Texas blunted Oklahoma's comeback bid beating Oklahoma 77-73 on Wednesday night.