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Pope Francis, Supporters Amidst Ongoing Recovery

Pope Francis Gives Strong Indication Whether He'll Step Down

Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 with bilateral pneumonia, and it's making some question whether he'll step down from his duties.

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Pope Francis is recovering. It hasn’t stopped talk of a succession.

The pontiff’s bout with double pneumonia, and warnings that he could be significantly diminished, have accelerated discussions of succession scenarios.

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Pope Francis Thanks Supporters Amidst Ongoing Recovery

The 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized in Rome but expresses gratitude for the global outpouring of prayers and support.

Pope, Vatican and Francis

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Pope Francis Health: Vatican Gives Update After Wednesday's Chest X-Ray

Pope Francis continues to receive high-flow oxygen through nasal tubes during the day and a non-invasive mechanical mask at night.

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Pope Francis' prognosis has been 'lifted' on 25th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis' prognosis has been "lifted" on Monday, his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican.

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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required evolving treatment.

Pope Francis, for reforms

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Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process

Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia.

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Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan

Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform process for the Catholic Church, sending a strong signal he plans to continue in the post despite spending more than a month in hospital battling pneumonia.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress

Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia very much looking ahead as he worked on a signature priority of his papacy

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Speculation Grows Over Pope Francis' Possible Resignation

With Pope Francis' health concerns mounting, discussions within the Vatican suggest he may consider stepping down—an event ...

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In his own words: Pope Francis has long been up front about his health problems and eventual death

Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and death. And he has personally directed that his ...

Pope Francis marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalized but with condition improving

A chest X-ray confirmed improvements, the Vatican said on Wednesday, just two days after days after doctors declared he’s no ...

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In his own words: Pope Francis’ views on resigning changed over time

Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia. Francis has increasingly handed off his ...

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Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary in hospital but with his health improving

The latest medical bulletins from the Vatican on the 88-year-old's condition have said he is improving and is no longer in ...

Pope Francis reaches 12th year as pope. This is how long his predecessors served

March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years.

Pope receives hundreds of well-wishes on the 12th anniversary of his papacy, marked in the hospital

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate in the hospital as he received increasingly ...

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Pope Francis says he faces 'period of trial' in health update

Pope Francis has said he faces a "period of trial" as he thanked well-wishers on Sunday for their prayers. The Argentine ...

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