In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for ...

March 13 (UPI) --Pope Francis marked the 12th year of his pontificate Thursday while still recovering from lung infection. The anniversary is a public holiday at the Vatican but no events were ...

Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday (March 3, 2025) and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, in another setback to his battle to fight pneumonia, the ...

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ROME — A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia, but again skipped his weekly noon blessing to avoid even a ...

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Pope Francis had a good night’s rest early Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia: He is stable, off mechanical ventilation and shows no sign of new ...

ROME, Italy — Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, in another setback to his battle to fight pneumonia, the ...

The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome On Sunday evening, Mariarosa ...