Pope Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical
The Vatican issued a medical update saying Pope Francis' prognosis remains "guarded," but he is "alert" and even joking with ...
In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed worry about Pope Francis, but there was also an air of ...
Pope is stable, followed Mass on television as he recovers from respiratory infection, Vatican says
The Argentine pope, a known workaholic who keeps up a grueling pace despite his many ailments, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli ...
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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...
Pope rests after setback in recovery — a bronchial spasm requiring further ventilation
ROME — Pope Francis was resting Saturday after an alarming setback in his two-week recovery from double pneumonia: Doctors had to put him on noninvasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit ...
Manila Bulletin13h
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It's considered gauche to ...
National Catholic Reporter18h
Pope Francis experiences 'sudden worsening,' responds well to urgent aid
Pope Francis experienced an isolated bronchial spasm resulting in a temporary setback in his hospitalization treatment for ...
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Pope urges avoidance of 'unnecessary pomp' in Mass
Liturgical ceremonies must accompany the faithful in prayer and avoid "unnecessary pomp," he wrote in a message to ...