Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he’s overcome risks from respiratory crisis
ROME (AP) — A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from ...
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Pope marks Ash Wednesday in hospital, receiving ashes, Eucharist
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing of the ashes and receiving them in a short prayer service, ...
The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and ...
Pope health update as stricken Pontiff, 88, has high-flow oxygen therapy after ‘respiratory failure’ emergency
THE Pope requires “high flow oxygen” therapy throughout the day and ventilation over night, according to the latest Vatican ...
Pope Francis speaks for first time since hospital admission to thank well-wishers
Francis, 88, thanked well-wishers ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in an audio recording played during a nightly prayer service.