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  1. (FILES) Pope Francis waves to the crowd during the weekly general audience on 20 March 2024 at St Peter's Square in The Vatican. Pope Francis "spent a calm night, is resting", the Vatican said in the morning update on 28 February 2025. Pope Francis's condition was continuing to improve, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked two weeks in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs.

    Pope Francis's condition is 'stable': Vatican

    Pope Francis remains in stable condition as he continues treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican reports. The 88-year-old pontiff is receiving oxygen…

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  4. A man prays at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome on 25 February 2025. Pope Francis, in critical condition in hospital with pneumonia, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said on 24 February 2025. "The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting", it said in a brief statement as Francis, 88, entered his 11th day at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, making this the longest hospitalization of his papacy.

    What we know about Pope Francis's health

    Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital due to double pneumonia. Despite his health challenges, he continues to work and maintain…

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  8. Laudato Si': A cry for our common home

    Laudato Si': A cry for our common home

    Discover the profound impact of Pope Francis' Laudato Si', a powerful call to protect our planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants. As the world watches his…

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  9. Candles, flowers and a portrait of Pope Francis are laid at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome on 22 February 2025. Pope Francis passes another calm night in hospital, the Vatican said on 21 February 2025 in its morning update, as the 88-year-old spent his seventh day in hospital being treated for pneumonia.

    Pope's condition remains 'critical': Vatican

    Pope Francis remains in critical condition with respiratory issues requiring high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, says Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff is…

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  16. Celebrating Jubilee 2025

    Celebrating Jubilee 2025

    The Catholic Church marks the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee Year, with a focus on hope, spiritual renewal, and transformation. Learn about the history,…

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  17. Pope Francis leaves at the end of the Christmas Eve mass at The St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on 24 December 2024. Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with a special ceremony launching Jubilee 2025, a year of Catholic celebrations set to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome. Over the next 12 months, pilgrims will pass through the large and imposing bronze door, which is normally closed, by tradition benefiting from a "plenary indulgence", a type of forgiveness for their sins. Tiziana FABI / AFP

    Pope kicks off Christmas under shadow of war

    Pope Francis launches Christmas with a somber mass, urging reflection on global conflicts as revellers worldwide celebrate under the shadow of war. Discover…

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