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Pope slept well overnight after two respiratory insufficiencies

Mar 04, 2025

Pope Francis slept well throughout the night after suffering two respiratory insufficiencies on Monday, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Pope suffers two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency

Mar 04, 2025

Pope Francis has suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency caused by an accumulation of mucus, which was aspirated both times, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Pope stresses courage, tenacity of migrants

Mar 04, 2025

Pope Francis selected 'Migrants, missionaries of hope' as theme for Catholic Church's World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Pope Francis slept well through the night at Gemelli hospital

Mar 03, 2025

In the Monday morning update on the Pope's health, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis slept well throughout the night.
Pope writes about 'blessing' hidden in frailty

Mar 03, 2025

The Vatican released a message from Pope Francis with a reflection on being hospitalized since February 14
Pope: Global ‘polycrisis’ demands listening to science, strengthening international institutions

Mar 03, 2025

In a message to participants in the Pontifical Academy for Life’s General Assembly, Pope Francis insists on the need to reevaluate our understanding of the cosmos, listen to the contributions of science, and strengthen global institutions in order to respond to the ‘polycrisis’ facing our world.
Pope's condition stable, mechanical ventilation discontinued

Mar 03, 2025

Pope Francis continues to receive oxygen and has no fever. This morning, he participated in Mass. The prognosis remains guarded.
Holy Father, help me: Letters to Pope Pius XII

Mar 03, 2025

The historian Hubert Wolf speaks to Vatican News about his research into the thousands of petitions sent to Pope Pius XII during WW2, asking for help in fleeing Nazi persecution.
Pope expresses gratitude for closeness and urges prayers for peace

Mar 03, 2025

The Holy See Press Office releases Pope Francis' Angelus address as he continues his recovery at Gemelli Hospital. In his message, the Pope expresses gratitude for prayers and medical care whilst urging continued prayers for peace. Reflecting on the day's Gospel reading, he emphasises the importance of seeing others with charity and of always speaking with goodness.
Cardinal De Donatis will preside Ash Wednesday liturgy on Aventine Hill

Mar 03, 2025

As Pope Francis recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Major Penitentiary of Apostolic Penitentiary, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, will preside at the traditional celebration of the Ash Wednesday liturgy on the Aventine Hill.