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Pope suffers episodes of respiratory crisis, remains alert

Pope Francis underwent two bronchoscopies March 3, but remained "alert, oriented and cooperative at all times," the Vatican said.

In Lenten Reflection, Archbishop Broglio Echoes Pope Francis’ Call to Pursue Dialogue Courageously

"We pray and hope that the United States, in concert with the wider international community, works with perseverance for a just peace and an end to aggression. As our...

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Archbishop: Pope's convalescence is reminder everyone deserves proper care

Pope Francis feels the support of so many people's prayers, and it would be beautiful if every man and woman who was hurting could feel the same kind of support from...

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Pope, from hospital, writes about 'blessing' hidden in frailty

Doctors note improvement in the pope's condition, but they still say their prognosis is "guarded." But Pope Francis, in a written statement, reflects on the "blessing" of...

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Day after breathing crisis, pope's condition is stable

Pope Francis received the Eucharist in the afternoon and devoted himself to prayer during the day, the Vatican said.

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Pope's condition worsened after inhaling vomit, on stronger ventilation

Pope Francis experienced a new respiratory crisis while recovering from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. A bronchospasm and coughing led to an inhalation of...

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Fatima statue to visit Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality

Our Lady of Fatima statue will travel from Portugal to Rome in October 2025 for the Jubilee of Marian spirituality. The statue, which contains a bullet from the 1981...

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Pope continues to improve, is doing respiratory therapy

Pope Francis' doctors say they want to see a few more days of improvement before they will lift their "guarded" prognosis, but signs are positive.

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Pope's condition shows 'further slight improvement'

Notably, the Vatican's evening bulletin did not describe the pope's condition as "critical," as it had each day since Feb. 22, but said his "prognosis remains guarded."

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This Lent, compare your life to a migrant's, pope says

In his Lenten message for 2025, Pope Francis invites Christians to reflect on their spiritual journey by identifying with the hardships of migrants, fostering compassion...