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The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has ...

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis is resting after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he undergoes hospital treatment for ...

Nuns sit next to a statue of Pope John Paul II in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, where Pope Francis has been hospitalized to undergo some necessary ...

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday, the Vatican said. The ...

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Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting ...

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The Vatican said that the pope "slept well during the night and is now resting" peacefully on Thursday morning as the pontiff begins his 14th day in hospital.