After 21 days of hospitalization, Pope Francis sent a brief message of thanks that was played for those praying for him in St. Peter's Square the night of March 6. Read Gerard O'Connell's report on the message <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/03/06/pope-francis-audio-message-thanks-prayers-250093">here</a>. Visit <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/">americamagazine.org</a> for the latest on Pope Francis' health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Pope Francis’ recovery and the church’s stance on gender dysphoria

Each week, Colleen Dulle goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with America’s Rome correspondent Gerard O’Connell. They'll break down complicated news stories that have a whole lot of history behind them in an understandable, engaging way. Colleen and Gerard will give you the inside scoop on what people inside the Vatican are thinking, saying—and planning.