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Pope Francis Skips Rome's Annual Good Friday Procession Amid Health Concerns
Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, did not attend an annual procession on Friday at Rome's Colosseum with thousands of Catholic faithful for the third year in a row.
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"Thank You": Pope To Doctors For Saving His Life During 5-Week Hospital Stay
Pope Francis on Wednesday thanked members of the medical team who saved his life during a five-week hospital stay for a serious case of double pneumonia, speaking softly but breathing without oxygen at the meeting in the Vatican.
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Pope Francis Was "Happy" To Get Out And About This Week: Vatican
Pope Francis was "happy" to get out and about this week but while his health is improving, it is too soon to confirm his participation in Easter celebrations, the Vatican said Friday.
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Pope Greets Crowds At Vatican In First Appearance Since Leaving Hospital
Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair to greet crowds.
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'Considered Letting Him Die Peacefully': Medical Health Team On Pope Francis
Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so that the 88-year-old pontiff could die peacefully, the head of the pope's medical team said on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis To Leave Hospital For Return To Vatican On Sunday
Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced.
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Pope Francis' Condition "Improving", Use Of Oxygen Mask Stopped: Vatican
Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said, adding that the 88-year-old's clinical condition was "improving" after more than one month in hospital.
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Hospitalised Pope Calls For Peace, 'Truth' In Conflicts
Pope Francis, hospitalised for a month with pneumonia, called Tuesday for an end to war in a letter to Italy's leading newspaper, and urged the media to "serve the truth".
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Hospitalised Pope Francis Can Briefly Breathe Without Help: Vatican
Pope Francis is spending short moments breathing on his own, the Vatican said on Monday, the day after publishing the first photo of the 88-year-old since his hospitalisation a month ago.
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Pope Francis' Health Improves, Reduces Use Of Ventilation: Vatican
Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing, the Vatican said on Saturday.
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"Like Children Waiting To Know About Their Father": Nuns On Calls About Pope
How's Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly? The nuns who operate the Vatican's switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls with questions like that as the pope remains hospitalised in Rome.
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Pope Francis Signals He Will Continue, Starts Process For Catholic Reforms
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
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Pope Francis Spends Another 'Quiet Night' After A Month In Hospital
Although he is no longer in critical condition, the 88-year-old pontiff still receives respiratory assistance through a nasal cannula during the day and an oxygen mask at night.
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Amid Health Concerns, Pope Francis Marks 12 Years As Catholic Church Leader
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
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Pope Francis Still Improving, May Be Discharged From Hospital Within Days
Pope Francis's condition is improving and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican said Monday, indicating the 88-year-old could even leave hospital within days.
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Pope Francis Skips Rome's Annual Good Friday Procession Amid Health Concerns
Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, did not attend an annual procession on Friday at Rome's Colosseum with thousands of Catholic faithful for the third year in a row.
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"Thank You": Pope To Doctors For Saving His Life During 5-Week Hospital Stay
Pope Francis on Wednesday thanked members of the medical team who saved his life during a five-week hospital stay for a serious case of double pneumonia, speaking softly but breathing without oxygen at the meeting in the Vatican.
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Pope Francis Was "Happy" To Get Out And About This Week: Vatican
Pope Francis was "happy" to get out and about this week but while his health is improving, it is too soon to confirm his participation in Easter celebrations, the Vatican said Friday.
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Pope Greets Crowds At Vatican In First Appearance Since Leaving Hospital
Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair to greet crowds.
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'Considered Letting Him Die Peacefully': Medical Health Team On Pope Francis
Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so that the 88-year-old pontiff could die peacefully, the head of the pope's medical team said on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis To Leave Hospital For Return To Vatican On Sunday
Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced.
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Pope Francis' Condition "Improving", Use Of Oxygen Mask Stopped: Vatican
Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said, adding that the 88-year-old's clinical condition was "improving" after more than one month in hospital.
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Hospitalised Pope Calls For Peace, 'Truth' In Conflicts
Pope Francis, hospitalised for a month with pneumonia, called Tuesday for an end to war in a letter to Italy's leading newspaper, and urged the media to "serve the truth".
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Hospitalised Pope Francis Can Briefly Breathe Without Help: Vatican
Pope Francis is spending short moments breathing on his own, the Vatican said on Monday, the day after publishing the first photo of the 88-year-old since his hospitalisation a month ago.
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Pope Francis' Health Improves, Reduces Use Of Ventilation: Vatican
Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing, the Vatican said on Saturday.
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"Like Children Waiting To Know About Their Father": Nuns On Calls About Pope
How's Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly? The nuns who operate the Vatican's switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls with questions like that as the pope remains hospitalised in Rome.
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Pope Francis Signals He Will Continue, Starts Process For Catholic Reforms
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.
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Pope Francis Spends Another 'Quiet Night' After A Month In Hospital
Although he is no longer in critical condition, the 88-year-old pontiff still receives respiratory assistance through a nasal cannula during the day and an oxygen mask at night.
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Amid Health Concerns, Pope Francis Marks 12 Years As Catholic Church Leader
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
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Pope Francis Still Improving, May Be Discharged From Hospital Within Days
Pope Francis's condition is improving and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican said Monday, indicating the 88-year-old could even leave hospital within days.
