The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

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Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, slept well overnight and is resting, the Vatican said in ...

Despite his ongoing stay at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and his precarious health status, Pope Francis has established a ...

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, ...

Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and ...

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The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement ...

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican said ...