Pope Francis
Pope, in Short Audio Message, Thanks People for their Prayers
On his 21st day in Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis recorded a 27-second audio message thanking people for their prayers.
Cardinal: Dignity Lies at Heart of Church’s Stance on Gender
The infinite and inalienable dignity inherent in every human being has practical consequences which include protecting everyone's right to life from conception to a natural end and opposing the "technocratic" ideology of gender, said the head of the Vatican's doctrinal office.
Pope Marks Ash Wednesday in Hospital, Receiving Ashes, Eucharist
Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome's Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing of the ashes and receiving them in a short prayer service, the Vatican said.
Pope Text: Ash Wednesday Teaches Human Fragility, Gospel Hope
The journey of Lent "unfolds amid the remembrance of our fragility and the hope that, at the end of the road, the Risen Lord is waiting for us," Pope Francis wrote in his homily for Ash Wednesday.
Pope is ‘Stable’ Day After Suffering Breathing Crises, Remains Alert
Pope Francis has not had any further respiratory crises a day after he experienced two of them, the Vatican said, and his condition remained "stable."
Pope Suffers Episodes of Respiratory Crisis, Remains Alert
Pope Francis suffered "two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency" March 3 but remained alert, the Vatican said, giving cause for concern after two days in which his condition was described as "stable."
Archbishop: Pope’s Convalescence is Reminder Everyone Deserves Proper Care
Pope Francis' extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the frail or elderly, must be given proper care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Pope, from Hospital, Writes About ‘Blessing’ Hidden in Frailty
Pope Francis' condition remained "stable" March 2, and he "did not require non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only high-flow oxygen therapy," the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin.
Day After Breathing Crisis, Pope’s Condition is Stable
Pope Francis remained in stable condition and did not suffer another respiratory episode a day after having "an isolated crisis of bronchospasm" that worsened his previously improving medical condition, the Vatican said.
Pope’s Condition Worsened After Inhaling Vomit, on Stronger Ventilation
After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced "an isolated crisis of bronchospasm" which led to coughing and "vomiting with inhalation," which worsened his respiratory condition, the Vatican said.