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'Francis cannot die': Hundreds gather nightly at Vatican to pray for pope's recovery
After Pope Francis experienced one of his worst days since entering the hospital, hundreds of faithful from around the world continue to gather nightly in Vatican City to pray for his recovery.
Pope Francis' condition remains 'stable' after 'quiet' night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis ' clinical condition remains "stable" on Sunday, the Vatican said, as the pontiff continues to be hospitalized for the 17th consecutive day.
Pope Francis resting as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers for his recovery.
Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
The Vatican said ailing Pope Francis had a peaceful night in the hospital and was up and sitting in an armchair on Wednesday receiving therapy.
Pope Francis awake on 10th day of hospitalization as early kidney failure kicks in
ROME — Pope Francis woke up and was continuing his therapies Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney insufficiency, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across Rome
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the pope’s health.
Jubilee Pilgrims Adding Visit to Gemelli Hospital to Pray for Pope Francis
Just outside the hospital, hundreds of the faithful with their own stories stop to pray every day at the feet of the statue of St. John Paul II.
Pope Francis Rested Well Overnight in Hospital, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, had a restful night in hospital, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment.
Pope Francis 'alert' after respiratory failure
Pope Francis is alert after suffering two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" on Monday afternoon, the Vatican has said. Doctors were forced to intervene to clear mucus from the Pope's lungs, an update from the Holy See said,
Argentines in Rome Pray for a Pope Who’s One of Their Own
The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while ‘Conclave’ heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to ...
Pope Francis' health stays critical but stable as Vatican starts nightly prayers in St. Peter's Square
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the ...