8 d. ago Timeline of Pope Francis' longest hospital stay as doctors announce his release set for Sunday

Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly

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8 d. ago Pope Francis to be released from hospital after battling life

The Pope was first admitted on February 14

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8 d. ago Pope Francis to be released from hospital on Sunday, doctors say

Pope Francis will still require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues to recover back at the Vatican

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8 d. ago Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say

Pope Francis will still require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues to recover back at the Vatican

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8 d. ago Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital and convalesce at Vatican

Officials say pontiff will come to the window of his room on Sunday to offer a greeting and blessingPope Francis, who is recovering from pneumonia in both lungs, will be ­discharged from Rome’s Gemelli ­hospital on Sunday, his doctors said.The pontiff, 88, will return home to Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on “protected discharge”, and he will need to convalesce for two months, Sergio Alfieri, a general surgeon at Gemelli hospital, told reporters. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Guardian view on Pope Francis: protecting a progressive legacy | Editorial

The pontiff is off the critical list and stable. But his achievements will need to be safeguarded in an inevitable power struggle to comeThe release on Sunday of the first photograph of Pope Francis since his admission to the Gemelli hospital in Rome was an uplifting moment for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics. In a message published by the Vatican, he said that he continued to feel “fragile” and was “facing a period of trial”. But after battling pneumonia in both lungs for more than a month, he is now off the critical list.How long the 88-year-old pontiff is able to carry on in St Peter’s chair, though, is another matter. Rumours have inevitably swirled regarding a possible resignation – following the precedent set by his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Though he has overcome multiple health issues to pursue an active and dynamic papacy, a prolonged period of illness may lead him to contemplate stepping down if he can no longer carry out a pastoral role effectively....

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2 w. ago Pope seen praying at hospital chapel in photo released by Vatican

Francis pictured for first time since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumoniaThe Vatican has released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia in both lungs.The photo shows the pope, bare-headed, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a white robe and purple shawl, in front of a simple altar with a crucifix on the wall. Continue reading...

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Listen: Pope Francis releases new audio message from hospital

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

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3 w. ago Pope Francis releases new message but worshippers are more worried than ever

The 20-second clip features the Pope gasping for air and sounding raspy throughout as he was speaking in Spanish at the time which was broadcast in St Peter's Square in Rome at 9pm local time

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3 w. ago Pope Francis health latest: Vatican releases new update on the Pontiff's 'complex' condition as hospital stay nears three weeks

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow the latest updates on the Pope's health after his condition worsened in hospital following two respiratory crises.

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4 w. ago Pope Francis releases message as he remains in hospital battling pneumonia

The pontiff again skipped his customary Sunday noon blessing

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