Local bishop reacts to Pope Francis’ health, underscores power of prayer
A rosary to pray for the pontiff’s full recovery is a new nightly tradition in Vatican City as Pope Francis remains in critical condition while battling double pneumonia. The Vatican’s most recent update said the 88-year-old pope underwent a follow-up CAT scan on Tuesday evening to check the lung infection.
Pope shows ‘slight improvement’ amid special prayers at St. Peter’s
The saying of the rosary during a papal health crisis is seen as a spiritual gesture to pray for an especially ailing pope. In 2005, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, then the undersecretary of state for ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Wednesday Evening Update
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has shown slight further improvement in his battle with double pneumonia, though doctors still consider his prognosis guarded. A CT chest scan from Tuesday evening indicated the infection was progressing normally under treatment,
Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' in hospital amid health battle
Pope Francis had another "peaceful night" at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was resting on Wednesday morning as he continues to receive treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
The pope's health shows further slight improvement, the Vatican says
The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, but doctors still say his prognosis is still guarded. A CT chest scan taken Tuesday evening showed the “normal evolution” of an infection as it is being treated.
Pope Francis in Hospital: Tuesday Evening Update from Vatican
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis' blood parameters are stable, and no new respiratory episodes are being reported.
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Vatican hosts rosary in St. Peter Square as pope recovers
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but shows signs of improvement. Vatican officials share updates and the pope's ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis shows ‘further slight improvement’ on Wednesday but prognosis still ‘reserved’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin leads a rosary prayer service for Pope Francis ... Credit: Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Pope Francis marks a full week at Rome’s Gemelli hospital today, where he spent ...
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Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Tuesday Morning Update
Faithful pray during a nightly rosary in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican for Pope Francis' recovery, Monday, February 24, 2025. Faithful pray during a nightly rosary in St. Peter's Square at ...