67 h. ago Pope Francis seen for the first time since he was rushed to hospital more than a month ago for pneumonia

The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago for bronchitis and a fever.

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68 h. ago Pope Francis seen for first time since he was hospitalised 30 days ago

The Holy See, the central body responsible for the Catholic Church, released the new picture showing the Pope participating in Mass in the chapel in his suite at the Gemelli hospital in Rome

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68 h. ago Pope Francis pictured for first time since spell in intensive care with pneumonia

The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was taken to hospital with double pneumonia more than a month ago.

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1 week ago How Pope Francis spent his time in hospital between rest and therapy on Friday

The Vatican’s Holy Year will proceed without Pope Francis as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia

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1 week ago In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time

Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of his papacy

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1 week ago Listen: Pope Francis’ voice heard for first time since entering hospital

Pope Francis has released a new audio message from hospital, thanking worshippers for their prayers.

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1 week ago Pope Francis's frail voice heard for first time since hospital admission three weeks ago

Pope Francis's message was played before the evening rosary prayer in St Peter’s Square, which has been held every night in his honour since taking ill, and he thanked people for their support

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2 w. ago Pope Francis on ventilator after suffering 'breathing crisis' as Vatican announces his health has suddenly worsened

MAILONLINE BLOG RECAP: Pope Francis recap as 88-year-old's time in Rome's Gemelli hospital enters its second week.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis on ventilator after suffering 'breathing crisis' as Vatican announces his health has suddenly worsened: LIVE updates

MAILONLINE BLOG: Pope Francis updates as 88-year-old's time in Rome's Gemelli hospital enters its second week.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis' health 'suddenly worsens' as Vatican announces Pontiff 'breathed in vomit' in latest detailed statement: LIVE updates

MAILONLINE BLOG: Pope Francis updates as 88-year-old's time in Rome's Gemelli hospital enters its second week.

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3 w. ago How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?

The process of selecting a new pope has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years. Known as the Papal Conclave, this system will once again be used when the time comes to choose Pope Francis' successor

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3 w. ago Pope Francis breaks silence with cryptic message after 'critical' health crisis

Pope Francis has addressed followers for the first time since he was said to be in 'critical condition' in hospital following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis

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