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Pope Francis is hugged by a young visitor at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Thanks Pro-life Pilgrims on Movement for Life Golden Jubilee, Lauds Dedication to “service of human life”

Mar 8, 2025

The 88-year-old pontiff thanked the pro-life pilgrims on their organization’s 50th anniversary, praising their concrete support for mothers experiencing difficult pregnancies.

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 Rests Well, Drinks Coffee, Reads Newspapers as Pneumonia Treatment Progresses

Mar 3, 2025

Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a potentially extended hospital stay.

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

Pope Francis Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude for Spiritual Solidarity, Prays for the Suffering, Meets Vatican Officials

Mar 2, 2025

Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met Sunday morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.

A statue of St. John Paul II is seen in front of the entrance to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 22, 2025, where Pope Francis continues to receive treatment for respiratory issues. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis' Health Remains Stable Following Friday Respiratory Crisis

Mar 1, 2025

The pontiff received the Eucharist Saturday afternoon and dedicated time to prayer at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

Pope Francis Thanks Pro-life Pilgrims on Movement for Life Golden Jubilee, Lauds Dedication to “service of human life”

Pope Francis Rests Well, Drinks Coffee, Reads Newspapers as Pneumonia Treatment Progresses

Pope Francis Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude for Spiritual Solidarity, Prays for the Suffering, Meets Vatican Officials

Pope Francis' Health Remains Stable Following Friday Respiratory Crisis

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