Thursday, March 13, marks a special day for Pope Francis, because it's the 12th anniversary of his papacy. On March 13, 2013, he was elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Unfortunately, Pope Francis has to celebrate that special landmark from the hospital,

Pope Francis is celebrating a major milestone of 12 years at the helm of the Catholic Church. It's a subdued celebration as the pontiff continues to undergo therapy in a Rome hospital. He was elected after five ballots in the 2013 conclave after Pope Benedict XVI's resignation.

Pope Francis has begun his 28th consecutive day in hospital on the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope in 2013 following five ballots in a papal conclave.