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The chapel at Gemelli Hosptial in Rome bears the name and contains a relic of another pope who knew these corridors well: St. John Paul II. The Polish pontiff was hospitalized here multiple times, including after an assassination attempt in 1981. | Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Pope Francis Ventilated after "sudden worsening" of Respiratory Condition

Feb 28, 2025

Pope Francis began noninvasive ventilation on Friday after experiencing a respiratory crisis that led to a “sudden worsening” of his condition, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis visits the Bambino Gesu di Palidoro hospital outside Rome, Jan. 5, 2018. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Prays for Children Suffering from Rare Diseases

Feb 28, 2021

Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and tenderness.”

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Left: Banners at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital. Right: Pope Francis waves from a wheelchair, Feb. 13, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Solidarity Letters to Pope Francis Surge as He Marks 33 Days in Hospital, Vatican Official Denies Resignation Rumors

Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”

Bishop Merhakristos Gobezayehu Getachew Yilm of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia during his consecration on February 9. Credit: Catholic Bishop's Conference of Ethiopia Facebook page

Pastoral Agents in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate Lauded for Commitment to Evangelization amid Harsh Conditions

Ongoing National Solidarity Week in Angola Fostering “love, compassion, hope”: Caritas Official

South African Priest Urges Trump to Reconsider Funding Cuts, Show Mercy to Women and Children in Gaza

Credit: Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops/Rose Achiego

“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ

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Gemelli Hospital in Rome. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Doctors on Wednesday Confirm Pope Francis’ Health Continues to Improve: Vatican Updates

Religious Leaders Ready to “facilitate meaningful dialogue” to End Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis: Catholic Archbishop

Credit: Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops/Rose Achiego

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops “concerned about loudspeaker donations”, Maintain Stance against Church Grants “for publicity”

Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”

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Let’s Listen to Jesus for “true transformation”: Catholic Bishop in Zambia at 120th Anniversary of Parish

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Christians to Live Their Faith, Calls for Commitment to National Progress

Left: Banners at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital. Right: Pope Francis waves from a wheelchair, Feb. 13, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Solidarity Letters to Pope Francis Surge as He Marks 33 Days in Hospital, Vatican Official Denies Resignation Rumors

South African Priest Urges Trump to Reconsider Funding Cuts, Show Mercy to Women and Children in Gaza

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Fear of Change Can Be Overcome With Jesus As Our Guide

Credit: Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops/Rose Achiego

“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ

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