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Pope Francis to be released from the hospital

Francis has been hospitalized for over five weeks with respiratory issues.
Pope Francis in East Timor
Pope Francis in East Timor

Pope Francis advisers say he'll recover from pneumonia and a 'new stage' is opening for him

The Vatican press office reported Friday that Francis’ overall condition remained stable, with slight improvements as he continues respiratory and physical physiotherapy.
Pope Francis.
Pope Francis.

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

The 88-year-old pope concelebrated Mass in the hospital chapel Sunday.
Pope Francis sits in a chair and looks at a table during mass
Pope Francis sits in a chair and looks at a table during mass
31d ago

Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with his condition improving

Medical updates on the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition are increasingly positive four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
32d ago

Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia

Francis is inching toward the 12th anniversary of his election and a near-record in hospital stays for a pope.
Image: Pope Francis
Image: Pope Francis
33d ago

The pope is no longer in imminent danger, doctors say

Francis, 88, isn’t out of the woods yet, though. Doctors have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment.
Pope Francis
Pope Francis
34d ago

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

The Vatican had said Pope Francis would participate “in spiritual communion” in the annual gathering marking the start of the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter.
Pope Francis.
Pope Francis.
34d ago

Pope thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ as another Holy Year event passes without him

In Francis' absence, the Vatican held celebrations of its Holy Year, an event that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome every quarter-century.
Pope Francis waves while seated in his wheelchair
Pope Francis waves while seated in his wheelchair

Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says

“The clinical condition of the Holy Father in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, demonstrates a good response to therapy,” the Vatican said.
Vatican Pope Health
Vatican Pope Health

Pope Francis speaks for first time since hospitalization for pneumonia

The audio recording thanking Catholics for their prayers was played Thursday in St. Peter's Square while those gathered prayed the rosary.
Pope Francis.
Pope Francis.
39d ago

Pope resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia

Francis remains stable, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he wasn't out of danger, the Vatican said.
Opening Of Jubilee Year In The Vatican
Opening Of Jubilee Year In The Vatican