Pope, Francis and The Vatican

For first time since his hospitalization, Pope Francis shows ‘good response’ to treatment, says Vatican source
The Vatican press office on Saturday described “a good response to therapy” and a “gradual, slight improvement” since the pope’s episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday.
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Saturday Update as Prognosis 'Guarded'
Pope Francis remains on daily oxygen therapy during his third week in the hospital, with his prognosis still "guarded," the Holy See Press Office said in a Saturday update. Francis has been critically ill with double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis after being admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14.
Pope Francis joins Ash Wednesday celebration but begins Lent still in hospital
Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that developed into double pneumonia.
On the first night of Lent, Pope Francis has a restful night
On Wednesday, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Major Penitentiary, celebrated the traditional Mass beginning Lent at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome, and read the homily prepared by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis speaks for first time since hospitalization for pneumonia
Pope Francis addressed his flock via an audio recording Thursday for the first time since he was admitted last month to the hospital.
Pope 'rested well' overnight and wakes up on Ash Wednesday, his 20th day in hospital
The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, his 20th day in hospital, as his condition remains stable and his prognosis remains reserved.
Alert: Pope Francis remains so stable without new respiratory crises that Vatican says next update not until Saturday
Pope Francis remains so stable without new respiratory crises that Vatican says next update not until Saturday. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
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Pope Francis’ advice for Lent: Fast from hurtful words
“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I ...
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Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and ...
High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization
With Pope Francis entering his fourth week in hospital, those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the ...
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This Is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion ...
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Pope Francis asks Christians to start Lent ‘full of hope’ in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
In his prepared March 5 catechesis, the Holy Father spoke about the 12-year-old Jesus’ desire to live his mission as the Son ...
Catholics mark the start of lent as they pray for Pope Francis
At Ash Wednesday services there was special consideration for the leader of the church, Pope Francis, as he remains ...
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Nigeria: Ash Wednesday marks Lent's start with prayers for Pope Francis
As Catholics around the world celebrated the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, congregants in Nigeria took a moment to pray for ...
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Pope Francis: Lent is time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
ROME—Pope Francis said the Lenten journey reminds the Church that hope in Jesus Christ ultimately overcomes fears of fragility, weakness, and the brevity of life. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, reading ...
As Catholics Gather for Jubilee, Just One Thing Is Missing: Francis
For the faithful who have descended on Rome for an event that comes every 25 years, the absence of the pope has been ...