Pope’s ‘complex’ condition remains stable; he continues to rest, work
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis continues to rest, pray, follow his doctors’ prescribed therapies and work a bit throughout the day, the Vatican press office...
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Pope Marks Ash Wednesday in hospital, receiving ashes, Eucharist
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing...
Pope is ‘stable’ day after suffering breathing crises, remains alert
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis has not had any further respiratory crises a day after he experienced two of them, the Vatican said, and his...
Pope’s Lent Message: We are Pilgrims in this Life
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis urged Christians to examine their consciences in Lent by comparing their daily lives to the hardships faced by migrants, calling...
Pope suffers two episodes of respiratory crisis, remains alert
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” on March 3 but remained alert, the Vatican said, giving cause for concern...
Pope, from hospital, writes about ‘blessing’ hidden in frailty
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis’ condition remained “stable” March 2, and he “did not require non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only high-flow oxygen therapy,” the Vatican...
Pope urges liturgical experts to avoid ‘unnecessary pomp’ in Mass
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Liturgical leaders in the church must serve as humble guides to prayer rather than be strictly focused on the application of rules,...
Pope’s condition worsened after inhaling vomit, on stronger ventilation
By Carol Glatz, CNS – After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” which led to coughing and “vomiting...
Pope moves Kansas-born military chaplain closer to sainthood
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Father Emil J. Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who gave his life ministering to...
Despite ‘critical’ condition, pope is working from hospital room
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In a sign affirming that Pope Francis has been able to conduct work while in the hospital, the Vatican said the pope...
