Pope Francis shows intent to stay in office

Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform process for the Catholic Church, sending a strong signal he plans to continue in the post despite spending a month in hospital battling pneumonia.
Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia very much looking ahead as he continued work on a priority of his papacy.
Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
Pope Francis charts bold reforms: Extends synod amid health struggles
Pope Francis unveils a bold plan for Catholic Church reforms, focusing on inclusivity and global consultations
Pope Francis' health continues to improve, Vatican says
Pope Francis approved a three-year plan focused on implementing the reforms initiated by his recent synod on synodality.
Pope Francis shows intent to stay in office by signing off on three-year reform plan
Pope Francis has extended the Catholic Church's reform process by three years, despite ongoing health issues. The reforms aim to elevate women's roles, potentially by ordaining female deacons, and increase laypeople's involvement.
Pope Francis, showing plans to continue on, starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers
Pope Francis has entered his fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia and is continuing the work of his papacy as signs of his recovery remain positive. Francis remains in stable condition,
Pope Francis approves reforms despite health
Pope Francis has approved a new three year process to consider reforms for the Catholic Church despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
Ailing Pope Francis pushes forward with major Catholic reforms
Pope Francis, who has been battling double pneumonia, remains committed to his mission. Despite his health struggles, he has extended the work of the Synod of Bishops and initiated key reforms within the Catholic Church.
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