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Pope Francis health latest: Vatican issues positive update on 12th anniversary of papacy

Pontiff spent ‘tranquil’ night in hospital as he prepares to mark 12th anniversary of papacy, the Vatican said

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital

The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025

Hospitalised Pope Marks 12 Years In Job With Future Uncertain

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025

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Chest X-ray brings welcome news for ailing Pope

Despite the positive update, doctors are still guarded

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

What We Know About The Health Of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 with pneumonia in both lungs, is stable and talk has turned to when he might go home.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025

Pope Francis nearing new milestones as hospital stay closes in on a month

The Vatican has released an update on the 88-year-old’s health

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Vatican seeks to debunk fake news on health of Pope Francis

Since pontiff was hospitalised conspiracy theories have swirled online claiming he has died

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025

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Pope Out Of Danger, Talk Turns To Return Home

Pope Francis was reported to be in good spirits Tuesday after the Vatican declared he was out of danger and could even be discharged in the near future after almost one month in hospital with pneumonia.

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025

Cuba completes release of 553 prisoners despite US U-turn on deal

Havana has freed 553 inmates under Vatican-mediated deal, despite Trump’s reversal on US sanctions relief.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025

Doctors issue major update on health of hospitalised Pope Francis

The 88-year-old’s prognosis has been changed

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Pope gets good news from doctors: An upgraded prognosis that he's no longer in immediate danger

Pope Francis has woken up to good news from his doctors

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

‘This is not going to last long’: Pope Francis predicted short papacy, early death

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Pope Francis’s condition improves, prognosis no longer guarded: Vatican

Holy See reports ‘improvements’ in recent days, indicating pontiff may soon be able to leave hospital.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2025

'Too Soon' To Discuss Pope's Return Home, Says Vatican Source

Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, is showing slight signs of improvement but it is too early to discuss his return home, a Vatican source said Monday.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025

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The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital

Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025

Ailing Pope Thanks Doctors As Condition Improves

Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025

Pope Francis shares message from hospital bed after ‘gradual improvement’

The Holy See distributed the message the pope would have delivered at his weekly noon blessing if he were well enough

Marie Claire · Mar 8, 2025

King Charles and Queen Camilla's State Visit to Italy Has Been Thrown Into "Doubt" Amid Official's Health Concerns

The royals were set to visit Rome and Ravenna, and meet with Pope Francis.

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The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

Pope Francis’ views on resigning changed in recent years. Here’s why

Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of his papacy

International Business Times · Mar 8, 2025

Pope Doing Physiotherapy In Hospital After Quiet Night

Pope Francis was doing physiotherapy Saturday after passing a quiet night, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old head of the global Catholic Church battles pneumonia.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025

How Pope Francis spent his time in hospital between rest and therapy on Friday

The Vatican’s Holy Year will proceed without Pope Francis as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025

A day in the world’s smallest country: What to see inside Vatican City

The world's smallest country, Vatican City, covers just 0.49 square kilometers, and yet it houses some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. Truth be told, it is quite difficult to view the “city” as an independent country. That may be because we are so used to seeing countries…

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025

Pope Marks Three Weeks In Hospital, Releases Audio Message

Pope Francis marked three weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital on Friday, reported by the Vatican to be "stable" but sounding weak and breathless in his first audio message.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025

Pope, weak yet stable, thanks well-wishers for prayers in audio message

Pope Francis has been hospitalised with double pneumonia for three weeks, his longest absence from the papacy yet.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Audio message shows Pope’s frailty as hospital stay hits three-week mark

His thin and wavering voice underscores how weak he is

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