4 h. ago Pope Francis health update: Questions are raised over the future of his papacy as the pontiff remains in hospital after he was deemed too ill to be shown during video conference

The Pope remains in Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14, ahead of the 12th anniversary of his election on Thursday.

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40 h. ago Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as he battles 'double pneumonia'

The Vatican has shared an update on Pope Francis' condition as he continues to be treated for pneumonia with the Pope showing 'gradual, slight improvement' in recent days

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43 h. ago Pope Francis is showing 'gradual, slight improvement' but remains in hospital amid double pneumonia battle, Vatican says in new health update

But his doctors have decided to keep his prognosis as 'guarded', meaning that he is not yet in the clear.

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47 h. 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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60 h. ago King Charles's 'historic state visit to Italy and the Vatican in doubt' as Pope Francis remains in hospital amid double pneumonia battle

The highly anticipated visit, set for April as part of a royal tour to Italy and the Vatican, would be a historic moment for both the King and the Catholic Church.

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63 h. ago King Charles's royal trip to visit Pope Francis in doubt after Pontiff's three

The King and Queen are set to meet Pope Francis in April, but the trip could be in jeopardy due to the pope's health battle - he remains in hospital with double pneumonia

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69 h. ago The Pope has now been in the hospital for 3 weeks battling double pneumonia. How serious is that?

Friday marks three weeks since Pope Francis was hospitalized for bronchitis, which then led to double pneumonia

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3 d. ago Audio message shows Pope’s frailty as hospital stay hits three

His thin and wavering voice underscores how weak he is

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3 d. 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 d. 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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4 d. ago Pope spends third night on ventilator as he battles pneumonia

Ceremonies marking the start of Lent have gone ahead without the ill pontiff

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4 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Pontiff has 'peaceful night' 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 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Pontiff has 'peaceful night' in hospital as 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 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: The Pontiff's condition remains stable but critical as prayers continue from all around the world

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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5 d. ago Pope Francis latest: Vatican issues health update as Pontiff 'sleeps through night with ventilation mask'

Prognosis remains ‘guarded’ as Francis stable after two respiratory crises

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5 d. ago Pope sleeping with ventilation mask after latest health crisis

Catholics are preparing for Lent without Francis as his health hangs in the balance

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: New updates on the Pontiff's 'complex' condition released as his medical battle hits its eighteenth day

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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5 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Friend addresses resignation rumours as Vatican names Ash Wednesday replacement

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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6 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Vatican issues positive update as pontiff battles pneumonia

Vatican issues latest update on Pope Francis’ condition amid battle to overcome complex respiratory infection

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