8 h. ago Pope Francis' health is improving: Pontiff is 'up and about' and in good spirits, the Vatican says

In a statement this evening the Vatican said: 'The clinical conditions of the Holy Father are confirmed to be improving today'.

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18 h. ago Pope’s prognosis still guarded as rumours of imminent death, conclave swirl

The Vatican’s latest update shows positive signs in some areas, but not in others

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18 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican announces Pontiff 'slept well' as he approaches two

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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34 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff is 'receiving therapy' but remains in a critical condition and Vatican awaits results of his CAT scan

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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41 h. ago Sky News abruptly halts broadcast to announce urgent update on Pope's health

Sky News has interrupted its regular programming for an update on Pope Francis' health as the Vatican issued a one-line statement on the 88 year old's health

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42 h. ago Sky News halted for Pope 'breaking news' as Vatican issue one line statement

Sky News has been interrupted for a breaking news update on the health of Pope Francis, as presenter Lisa Holland brought viewers the latest from Rome's Vatican City

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57 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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68 h. ago Critically ill Pope ‘slept well’, Vatican says, as thousands unite in prayer

The 88-year-old has now been in hospital for 11 days

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2 d. ago Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

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3 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff 'resumes some work' and is showing 'slight improvement' but remains in a critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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3 d. ago Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican said in its evening bulleting that he hadn't had any more respiratory crises, while adding a slight kidney insufficiency detected on Sunday was of no concern.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican's evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent days stating the 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn't had any more respiratory crises.

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3 d. ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

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3 d. ago ‘We are very worried’: Conclave cast express concern for Pope Francis in health crisis

Italian actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto lead well-wishers at the Sag awards hoping the ailing pontiff makes a quick recoveryThe cast of papal election drama Conclave have expressed their concerns for Pope Francis, as reports continue of his critical condition.Actors Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto, who respectively play papal housekeeper Sister Agnes and conservative cleric Cardinal Tedesco in Conclave, were speaking as the film was given the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture by the Screen Actors Guild (Sag), an outcome that would appear to significantly boost its chances in the Oscar race. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pope Francis awake after kidney failure diagnosis, outlook still touch

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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3 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff is in critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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3 d. ago Unclear if Pope Francis is awake after diagnosis of kidney failure

Cardinal says 88-year-old pontiff is ‘probably close to death’

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3 d. ago SAG Awards 2025 winners Conclave share message for Pope Francis amid health battle

The cast of 'Conclave' have sent their well wishes to Pope Francis as he remains in a critical condition in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis

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4 d. ago Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis, 88, continues to battle pneumonia and a complex lung infection

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4 d. ago Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’

But 88-year-old pontiff is still alert, says Vatican in late update, as he continues to battle pneumonia and complex lung infection

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