The Vatican said Francis continued respiratory and other physical therapy Thursday, worked, rested and prayed. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. ’s earlier story follows below. ROME — Pope Francis was ...

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Pope Francis had a “peaceful” 21st night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and “is still resting,” the Vatican said at 8:15 a.m., ...

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis couldn't celebrate Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent outside the hospital.

The 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been stable for two ...

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With a bouquet of yellow roses in her hand, 79-year-old Carmela Vittoria Mancuso makes her way to Gemelli Hospital each morning and later to Saint Peter's Square each evening to pray for the ailing ...

"After waking up, the pope continued his treatments, including active motor physiotherapy." The pope was aided by ...