Vatican

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  Vatican denies plans of papal trip to Turkey

  Mar 13, 2025

  A new chest x-ray confirms there has been a slight improvement to Pope Francis’ lungs though his overall condition remains “complex” and “stationary,” a medical bulletin distributed by the Holy See Press Office said on March 12.

  
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  Pope Francis rests well overnight amid improvement

  Mar 12, 2025

  Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.

  
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  Pope Francis shows slight improvements in overall complex medical picture

  Mar 12, 2025

  The Holy See Press Office provides a health update on Pope Francis on Tuesday evening. He continued the high-flow oxygenation therapy throughout the day. He also followed the spiritual exercises at the Vatican via video link with the Paul VI Hall, spent time in prayer, and received the Eucharist.

  
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  Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: Dying or living?

  Mar 12, 2025

  The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the fifth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled ‘Dying or Living?’ below.

  
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  Pope Francis continues treatment amid ongoing improvement

  Mar 11, 2025

  Pope Francis had a restful night and is continuing his treatment and physical therapy, the Holy See Press Office said on Tuesday, the day after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.

  
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  Pope: May God comfort those suffering catastrophic Argentinian floods

  Mar 11, 2025

  From Rome's Gemelli Hospital where the Holy Father is recovering, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to all those suffering from the devastating floods which claimed lives and caused massive damage to the Argentinian port city of Bahía Blanca, and prays the Lord offers comfort to all those suffering.

  
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  Pope’s condition continues to improve

  Mar 11, 2025

  The Holy See Press Office says that recent improvements in the Pope’s health situation “have been further consolidated”, but notes that he will need to remain in hospital for some time still. The Pope participates via video-link in both the morning and the afternoon sessions of the Curia’s spiritual exercises.

  
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  Pope thanks doctors for care, calls for ‘miracle of tenderness’

  Mar 10, 2025

  In his text prepared for the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invites everyone to care for those who are ill, and prays for the many people suffering due to violent conflicts.

  
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  Pope Francis: Temptations, falls do not end in failure for those who believe in God’s love

  Mar 10, 2025

  Pope Francis on Sunday said defeats are not definitive for those who believe in Jesus Christ and trust in God’s love and forgiveness.

  
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  Pope: In deserts of poverty, volunteers offer signs of hope

  Mar 10, 2025

  Cardinal Michael Czerny, delegated by Pope Francis, presides over the Mass for the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering. He reads the Pope's homily for the occasion in which he praises those who volunteer for their "generosity and commitment" that offers "hope to our entire society."