Pope Francis responding well, showing gradual improvement as Vatican holds another Holy Year event without him
Pope, responding well, rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him
In his absence, the Vatican’s day-to-day operations continued alongside celebrations of its Holy Year, the once-every-quarter-century Jubilee that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome. On Sunday, Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, who is close to Francis, celebrates the Holy Year Mass for volunteers that Francis was supposed to have celebrated.
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Pope Francis, starting fourth week in hospital, showing improvement: Vatican
Francis rests in hospital as Holy Year marches on without him, this weekend dedicated to volunteers
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from double pneumonia as the Vatican’s Holy Year is proceeding without him.
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