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Pope Francis makes first public appearance since being hospitalised five weeks ago
Vatican City, March 23: Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance after a month-long absence, at the hospital's balcony before making his way back to his residence, Casa Santa Marta.
Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged
Rome, March 23: After over five weeks in a Rome hospital undergoing treatment for respiratory ailments and pneumonia, Pope Francis was discharged on Sunday but will need at least two months of rest and time before his voice becomes normal.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital today: Report
Vatican City, March 23: Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent more than a month being treated for double pneumonia, said Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pontiff, media reported.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: Report
Vatican City, March 23: Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent more than a month being treated for double pneumonia, Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the pontiff, announced, CNN reported.
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization
Rome, March 17: The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis at the chapel in Rome's Gemelli hospital since his hospitalisation on February 14.
Pope Francis' health improves; 12th anniversary of election to be marked today
Vatican City, March 13: Thursday marked the 12th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and there was some good news for his followers as his health showed improvement.
Vatican says, Pope Francis is improving and his prognosis is no longer 'guarded'
Vatican City, March 11: Pope Francis had a restful night and woke up about 8 a.m. this morning, according to a statement published on Tuesday morning by the Vatican Press Office
Pope Francis' health improves as Vatican confirms no immediate threat to life
Vatican City, March 11: The Vatican has said that Pope Francis' health has shown significant improvement, and doctors are no longer concerned about his life.
Pope Francis rested well during night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital : Vatican
Vatican City, March 5: Pope Francis rested well during the night and woke up shortly after 8 am (local time) on Wednesday at Gemelli Hospital in Rome as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle pneumonia, Vatican News reported.
Pope slept well through the night, Vatican says
Vatican City, March 4: The Vatican said on Tuesday that the Pope slept well through the night and is still resting after suffering two respiratory insufficiencies a day earlier, as per Vatican News.
Pope Francis suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, Vatican says
Vatican City, March 4: Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency" on Monday as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle pneumonia, according to Vatican News, citing the Holy See Press Office.
War appears absurd: Pope Francis makes poignant plea for peace from hospital
Vatican City, March 2: In a heartfelt address from his hospital bed, Pope Francis has made a passionate plea for peace, describing war as "absurd," according to the Holy See Press Office release.
Pope Francis continues to rest after peaceful night in hospital
Vatican City, March 2: Pope Francis continues to have rest after having had a peaceful night in the hospital, Vatican News reported, citing Holy See Press Office's statement.
Pope Francis in stable condition, continues to receive medical care
Vatican City, March 2: Pope Francis is in stable condition as he continues to receive medical care, Vatican News reported, citing the Holy See Press Office's announcement on Saturday.
Pope is resting, says Vatican as he battles respiratory condition
Vatican City, March 1: Pope Francis slept well and spent the first part of the morning resting, Vatican News reported on Saturday, as he continues to battle his respiratory condition.
Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm episode; under observation now
Rome, March 1: The condition of an ailing Pope Francis who is in hospital with double pneumonia took a turn for the worse late on Friday when he suffered breathing difficulties. However quick medical intervention helped him overcome it and he is under observation now.
Pope has Bronchospasm, placed on non-invasive mechanical ventilation: Vatican
Vatican City, March 1: Pope Francis suffered an isolated episode of bronchospasm, which led to vomiting and a worsening of his respiratory condition, Vatican News reported.
Pope's kidney issues subside with mild insufficiency
Vatican City, February 27: Pope Francis continued to show signs of improvement, with his kidney issues subsiding, Vatican News reported.
Pope Francis' condition remains critical but stable as he continues receiving treatment for double pneumonia
Vatican City, February 26: Pope Francis' condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican news said on Wednesday.
Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting, says Vatican
Rome, Feb 26: Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 to undergo treatment for double pneumonia, had a tranquil night and is now resting, the Vatican press office announced on Wednesday.
No word on future, as Pope critical but stable
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26: The condition of Pope Francis presently in a hospital in his home country continues to remain critical but stable, said a Cardinal.
Pope Francis 'stable', but remains critical: Vatican
Vatican City, February 26: The Holy See Press Office provided an update on Pope Francis's health on Tuesday evening, stating he has not suffered acute respiratory episodes, and his hemodynamic parameters remain stable, Vatican News reported.
Pope Francis sees 'slight improvement' in health, resumes work, evening call to Gaza parish priest
Vatican City, February 25: Pope Francis has seen a 'slight improvement' in his health with no new episodes of asthma-like respiratory illness and improved test results, the Vatican News reported.
Pope critical but showing 'slight improvement': Vatican
Vatican City, February 25: Pope Francis's condition remains critical but has shown a "slight improvement", according to the Vatican's latest update on the 88-year-old pontiff's health, reported Al Jazeera.
Pope still in critical condition with signs of 'mild' kidney failure: Vatican
Vatican City, February 24: Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure "which is currently under control," the Vatican said on Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs, CNN reported.
Pope Francis remains critical after experiencing asthma-like respiratory crisis
Vatican City, February 23: Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over a week experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen, Vatican news reported on Sunday.
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, not at immediate risk of death: Vatican
Vatican City, February 23: Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over a week, remains in "critical" condition after developing an "asthmatic respiratory crisis" earlier on Saturday, CNN quoted the Vatican as saying in a statement.
Pope Francis extends wishes to Donald Trump, expresses hope Americans under his leadership will strive to build more just society
Vatican City, January 20: Pope Francis on Monday offered wishes to US President-elect Donald Trump in a message sent ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony in Washington, DC. He expressed hope that US under Trump's leadership will prosper and always strive to "build a more just society, where there is no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion."
US President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
Washington DC, January 12: US President Joe Biden on Sunday conferred Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, recognising the Pope's significant influence and contributions, just days before leaving the White House.