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U.S. Holy Year Pilgrims Add Pope to their List of Prayer Intentions
Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica with two main intentions in mind: the health of Pope Francis and the needs of their loved ones at home.
Vatican Releases First Photo of Pope Francis Since his Hospitalization
For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released a photograph of him March 16; the image shows him concelebrating Mass that morning in the chapel of his suite of rooms at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Pope Approves Next Phase of Synod, Setting Path to 2028 Assembly
Pope Francis has approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching a three-year implementation process that will culminate in an ecclesial assembly at the Vatican in October 2028.
After a Monthlong Hospitalization, Pope’s Condition Considered Stable
After one full month of being hospitalized and treated for double pneumonia and other respiratory infections, Pope Francis' medical condition has decidedly stabilized, the Vatican press office said.
Vatican Ambassadors Gather for Mass to Pray for Pope’s Health
Four weeks after Pope Francis was hospitalized and one day after the 12th anniversary of the pope's election, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, celebrated a Mass for the pope with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See.
In the Hospital, Pope Celebrates Anniversary of Election with Cake
Pope Francis spent the 12th anniversary of his election to the papacy undergoing physiotherapy at Rome's Gemelli hospital, but he was well enough to celebrate it in little ways.
Pope’s Chest X-Ray Confirms His Improvement, Doctors Say
Pope Francis' condition continues to be stable and a chest X-ray "confirmed the improvements recorded in the previous days," his doctors said, but without saying his double pneumonia had cleared up completely.
Papal Anniversary: For 12 Years He’s Said, ‘Don’t Forget to Pray for Me’
As Pope Francis prepared to spend the 12th anniversary of his election at Rome's Gemelli hospital, people at the Vatican and around the world were responding to his most frequent personal request.
Pope Out of Danger but to Remain in Hospital
Pope Francis is no longer considered in imminent danger from his lung infection, but he will remain in Rome's Gemelli hospital for several more days to continue receiving medical treatment, the Vatican said.
Jesus Gives Faithful Guidance, Strength to Fight Temptation, Pope Writes
The devil, who lies and sows divisions, tests everyone, even Jesus, Pope Francis said in a written homily.