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Weak-sounding pope releases audio message from hospital

Weak-sounding pope releases audio message from hospital

“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here,” Francis said
It was the first time the world has heard Francis’s voice since the 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14

By AFP · 06 March 2025

Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia

Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia

By AP · 05 March 2025

Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says

Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says

By AP · 04 March 2025

A nun holds a newspaper with an image of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, as Pope Francis continues hospitalization.

Pope spent ‘calm night’ in hospital: Vatican

By AFP · 02 March 2025

Pope Francis doing some work as condition slowly improves, Vatican says

Pope Francis doing some work as condition slowly improves, Vatican says

By Reuters · 27 February 2025

Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says

Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says

By Reuters · 26 February 2025

Pope’s health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican

Pope’s health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican

By AP · 25 February 2025

A person places a drawing of Pope Francis at the base of the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital.

Pope Francis met at hospital with Vatican No. 2, took major governing decisions

By AP · 25 February 2025

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

By AP · 24 February 2025

Pope ‘rested well’ on eighth night in hospital: Vatican

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Pope ‘rested well’ on eighth night in hospital: Vatican

By AFP · 22 February 2025

Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says

Pope Francis isn’t out of danger but his condition isn’t life-threatening, medical team says

By AP · 21 February 2025

Pope Francis passes another calm night in hospital: Vatican

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Pope Francis passes another calm night in hospital: Vatican

By AFP · 21 February 2025

Pope Francis is alert in hospital, Vatican says, as people leave flowers and notes

Pope Francis is alert in hospital, Vatican says, as people leave flowers and notes

By Reuters · 19 February 2025

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