Pope Francis responding well, showing gradual improvement as Vatican holds another Holy Year event without him
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, mild improvement" in recent days as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia.
Daily Holy Hour held in hospital where Pope Francis is being treated
Holy Hours are bring held in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being treated as well as at other places throughout the city.
Pope Francis, starting fourth week in hospital, showing improvement: Vatican
Pope Francis has not been seen in public since entering hospital, his longest such absence since his papacy started nearly 12 years ago.
Pope Francis continues to rest in hospital as Vatican’s Holy Year proceeds without him
Pope Francis remained in Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday recovering from double pneumonia as the Vatican’s Holy Year proceeded without him.
Pope thanks volunteers for 'miracle of tenderness' as another Holy Year event passes without him
Pope Francis has issued a message thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia
Pope, Responding Well, Rests as Vatican Marks Another Holy Year Event Without Him
In the early Sunday update, the Vatican said Francis was resting after a quiet night. For the fourth Sunday in a row, the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, though the Vatican planned to distribute the text he would have delivered if he were well enough.
Pope Francis showing 'good response' to treatment, Vatican says on Saturday
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his hospital treatment for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday. Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for more than three weeks with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment.
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 ...
Pope Francis misses 4th straight Sunday blessing, remains in ‘guarded’ condition
Francis, 88, remained hospitalized in Rome while the Vatican celebrated the Mass for the Jubilee of the World of Volunteers.
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Rome’s metro system is undergoing an upgrade (AP) The situation has been further strained by the Catholic Holy Year. The special event, typically held every 25 years, is is expected to draw up ...
Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital
Pope Francis' condition is stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Pope reaches 2-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he’s overcome the worst
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis reached the two-week mark recovery from pneumonia Friday as doctors suggested he had overcome the ...
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Cardinals, curial officials in Rome to pray rosary for pope at St. Peter’s
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