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Doctor cites the pope's 'surprising improvement' after surviving life-threatening crises

The pope's doctor says Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumonia

The Independent UK

Pope, recovering from pneumonia, prays for quake-hit Southeast Asia

It comes as the Pope convalesces after a five-week hospital stay

The Independent UK

From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books

In January 2025, while doing research at the Vatican archives, I heard Pope Francis’ Sunday prayers in St. Peter’s Square. The pope reflected on the ceasefire that had just gone into effect in Gaza, highlighting the role of mediators, the need for humanitarian aid, and his hope for a two-state…

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Convalescing Pope Francis Aims To Give Easter Blessing: Vatican

Pope Francis, who is recovering from a life-threatening bout of pneumonia, intends to give his Easter Sunday blessing, the Vatican indicated Thursday, without specifying whether he would lead other celebrations.

International Business Times

Jesuits make broad offer of reparations to women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist

Pope Francis’ Jesuit religious order is making a broad gesture of reparations to some 20 women who say they were sexually, psychologically and spiritually abused by a famous ex-Jesuit artist

The Independent UK

The five words from a nurse that may have saved Pope Francis’s life

He was so unwell doctors considered letting him die, but were persuaded to keep going

The Independent UK

King Charles and Camilla postpone state visit to Vatican as Pope recovers from illness

Pope Francis has been recovering from double pneumonia

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King and Queen’s state visit to Vatican postponed due to need for Pope to rest

Charles and Camilla were set to meet with Pope Francis, who has just left hospital after facing pneumonia, at the start of April.

The Independent UK

King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to Vatican postponed for Pope Francis to rest

Charles and Camilla were set to meet with Pope Francis, who has just left hospital after facing pneumonia, in April

Evening Standard

Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis

Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive treatment course

The Independent UK

The unexpected detour the Pope made on his way home from hospital

Francis was meant to go straight back to the Vatican, but he had other plans

The Independent UK

Once-frenetic Pope Francis Forced To Go Slow On Return Home

His life is one of speeches, masses and visits from heads of state. His doctors have advised against him meeting groups of people, to limit the risk of infection, so mingling with crowds of faithful and kissing babies is out, as may be visits from heads of state and government.

International Business Times

Pope Francis greets crowds in Rome before discharge from hospital

Pontiff says he has ‘had the opportunity to experience the Lord’s patience’ and pays tribute to ‘tireless care’ of medics

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia

A weak and frail Pope Francis has left the hospital and has gone home to the Vatican after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia.

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The Independent UK

Pope Francis makes first appearance from window of Rome hospital ahead of discharge

Pope gives a thumbs up as he thanks crowds gathered outside his hospital window

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Pope making 1st public appearance before hospital discharge and return to Vatican for convalescence

Pope Francis is making his first public appearance in five weeks before being discharged from the hospital where he was treated for a life-threatening case of pneumonia

International Business Times

Pope To Return To Vatican After Five-week Hospitalisation

Pope Francis is to return to his residence in the Vatican on Sunday after his doctors said that was the best place for him to recover following a five-week hospitalisation for pneumonia.

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Pope Francis Set To Be Dispatched From Hospital, Will Return Back To Work ASAP

Following a five-week stay at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Pope Francis is set to be dispatched and return back to work in two months.

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The Independent UK

As Pope Francis returns to the Vatican, a timeline of his longest hospital stay

Pope Francis was first hospitalised on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis

International Business Times

Pope To Leave Hospital For Vatican On Sunday

Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Doctors will provide first in-person update in Pope Francis' recovery from pneumonia in a month

Pope Francis’ doctors are providing their first in-person update on the pontiff’s condition in a month

Euronews

Pope Francis set to be released on Sunday after five weeks in hospital

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, medical director at Gemelli, stated on Saturday that Pope Francis will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues his recovery at the Vatican.

The Guardian - UK

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 blessing

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to offer blessing from hospital window in first public appearance in weeks

Francis will appear at his room window at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Sunday

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