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Pope shows ongoing improvement as convalescence continues

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to improve and requires less oxygenation, explaining that the Pope was taking a walk on Thursday when he decided to go into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray. By Vatican News The Pope’s convalescence continues regularly, and he continues showing …
Pope Francis meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 16:11 pm Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished each other well at the pope’s private residence. The Holy See Press Office said in a Wednesday statement that the …
Pope makes surprise visit to St. Peter’s to pray at tomb of St Pius X

Pope Francis makes a surprise outing from Casa Santa Marta, where he continues his convalescence and has gradually resumed some meetings. By Salvatore Cernuzio Just a week after the unexpected appearance of the Holy Father in a wheelchair in St. Peter’s Square—where 20,000 faithful had gathered for the Jubilee of …
Pope Francis continues gradual improvement during convalescence

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements during his recovery at the Casa Santa Marta, and comments on the Pope’s unexpected visit to St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. By Vatican News The Pope’s convalescence continues according to the indications of the doctors, …
The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 6, 2025 / 07:32 am Still recovering from bilateral pneumonia that hospitalized him for nearly 40 days, Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for the Jubilee of the Sick, sharing profound reflections on suffering, care, and the transformative power …
Pope Francis continues to improve at Casa Santa Marta

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, and announces there could be updates regarding the Angelus address on Sunday. By Vatican News On Sunday, the Angelus may take place in a different manner compared …
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people

By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 31, 2025 / 13:17 pm Pope Francis has advanced five people’s paths to sainthood after approving decrees promulgated by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints on March 28. Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and …
Pope concelebrates Mass, continues therapy at Santa Marta

From Vatican News Pope Francis is continuing with treatment, physical therapy, and concelebrating Mass at his residence of Casa Santa Marta, the Holy See Press Office noted on Tuesday as it provided updates to journalists on the Holy Father’s recovery. The Press Office also said the Pope continues some work …
Welcome home Holy Father!

From: Vatican News After 38 days Pope Francis leaves the Gemelli Hospital. By Andrea Tornielli 38 days have gone by since February 14, when Pope Francis left the Vatican to be hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital. These weeks have been challenging for an 88-year-old patient battling bilateral pneumonia. Medical …
Breaking News: Blessing the crowd outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis makes first public appearance in weeks

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Mar 23, 2025 / 07:04 am Shortly before his expected release on Sunday, Pope Francis made a brief appearance from a fifth-floor balcony of the Gemelli Clinic in Rome to a crowd of faithful gathered outside the hospital. The moment marked his first public engagement in …