Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Sunday Morning Update
Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning.
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday, with his blood parameters remaining stable and no new respiratory ...
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News Wrap: First phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire ends as talks for phase two stall
In our news wrap Saturday, phase one of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire ended with no progress reported in talks about phase two, a federal judge extended an order blocking Trump’s plans to pull federal ...
Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis reaches 2-week mark at hospital
Despite his improvements, Francis’ near-term upcoming calendar of events was being changed: The Vatican canceled a Holy Year ...
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Pope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues
The Vatican announced that the Pope experienced a "sudden worsening" of his respiratory function due to a bronchospasm, which led to vomiting and inhalation complications, causing a decline in his ...
As Francis Lingers in Critical Condition, an Anxious Wait Intensifies
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
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In Pittsburgh, Many Sentiments About Pope’s Health Reflect Concern, Not Closeness
On a recent weekend in this once deeply Catholic city, many expressed ... church to say a prayer for Pope Francis in February.Credit...Jeff Swensen for The New York Times One block south of ...