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Pope Francis makes first public greeting and blessing from hospital

Mar 24, 2025

Pope Francis appears for the first time since his hospitalization from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, before leaving the facility where he had been since 14 February. He greeted those present, imparted his blessing and gave the 'thumbs up' to the nearly three thousand people gathered in the square below who were applauding his appearance and release from hospital.
Welcome home Holy Father!

Mar 24, 2025

After 38 days Pope Francis leaves the Gemelli Hospital.
Pope Francis calls for an end to 'heavy bombing in Gaza'

Mar 24, 2025

As he prepares to return to the Vatican after his hospitalization and treatment for bilateral pneumonia, Pope Francis renews his call for peace, urging an end to violence in Gaza and other conflict zones and expresses his gratitude for global efforts towards dialogue, especially in the South Caucasus.
Pope Francis appoints new Apostolic Nuncio to EU

Mar 23, 2025

Archbishop Bernadito Auza is appointed the new Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday

Mar 22, 2025

Pope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, 23 March. He will return to Casa Santa Marta after the Angelus, during which he will greet and bless the faithful from a window of the Gemelli Hospital at noon.
Pope to greet crowd at Gemelli on Sunday

Mar 22, 2025

The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Francis is scheduled to appear after 12pm to greet the crowd outside Gemelli.
Pope expresses 'great joy' over prayers of support

Mar 22, 2025

Pope Francis tells pilgrims from dioceses across Italy that he is overjoyed to know that "you are united to me, and among yourselves, in the Lord Jesus".
Pope is improving and increasingly uses less high-flow oxygen

Mar 22, 2025

While the Pope’s condition continues to be stable, the Holy See Press Office explains “the doctors have not yet given any indication regarding his discharge from the hospital.”
Lenten lectures are back at Notre Dame

Mar 21, 2025

Lent 2025 sees record participation in Ash Wednesday Masses, catechumens preparing to enter Catholic Church
Pope Francis marks 33 days in hospital as Vatican continues prayers for recovery

Mar 21, 2025

Pope Francis has now spent 33 days hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since his admission on Feb. 14 as Vatican officials continue to provide updates on the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition.