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Mass for health of Pope Francis in Argentina

How's Pope Francis doing? His condition remains critical but stable, the Vatican says

11:00am February 25, 2025

Pope Francis' condition remains critical but stable and he was able to do some work while still in the hospital with double pneumonia, the Vatican said in a Tuesday evening update.

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A visit to the hospital in Rome where Pope Francis is being treated

4:35pm February 24, 2025

by Ruth Sherlock

The Vatican has announced the start of nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in the hospital. The 88-year-old is battling double pneumonia and early kidney failure.

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'Jesus Wept' author chronicles the debates roiling the Catholic church

12:59pm February 24, 2025

by Dave Davies

Philip Shenon talks about the past seven popes, and how efforts to reform the Church with the Second Vatican Council led to power struggles and doctrinal debates that lasted for decades.

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Pope Francis shows slight improvement in the hospital and calls Gaza's parish

6:48am February 24, 2025

Pope Francis, 88, has been in critical condition since the weekend but showed improvement and resumed some work Monday, the Vatican said.

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Catholics around the world pray for Pope Francis' recovery

4:05am February 24, 2025

by Ruth Sherlock

Pope Francis remains hospitalized in critical condition, as he battles double pneumonia. And on Sunday, the oldest public church in Rome held a special service for the pontiff.

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Vatican says Pope Francis had a 'peaceful' night but remains in critical condition

3:49am February 23, 2025

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.

Pope Francis is in critical condition, the Vatican says

1:48pm February 22, 2025

The 88-year-old Francis has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.

Concerns Grow Over Pope Francis' Health As He Remains Hospitalized

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

5:06pm February 18, 2025

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican. There's concern about the ability of the 88-year-old pontiff to fight off the infection.

From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic parishioners in Gaza

12:39pm February 18, 2025

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

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Pope Francis presided over the Holy Mass on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel in Saint Peters Square

Pope Francis' hospital stay is extended due to 'polymicrobial infection'

11:46am February 17, 2025

The 88-year-old pontiff was initially admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis. On Monday, the Vatican said test results show Francis has "a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract."