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21 Apr

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Prolonged Illness

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Vatican City (National Times): Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88, following a prolonged illness. The news was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, in an official statement. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church," Cardinal Farrell announced solemnly. Just days before his passing, Pope Francis had made a public appearance at St. Peter’s Square, where he greeted thousands and wished…

06 Apr

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Appearance at Vatican, Shares Message of Hope Amid Recovery

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Vatican City, April 6, 2025 — Pope Francis made an unannounced and emotional appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, his first public outing since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after battling life-threatening pneumonia.The 88-year-old pontiff was wheeled to the front of the altar during a special Jubilee Mass dedicated to the sick and health workers. As he appeared, the crowd stood and applauded. “Good Sunday to everyone,” he greeted them, tapping the microphone for sound. “Thank you very much.”His voice, while still fragile, carried more strength than during his brief remarks outside Gemelli Hospital on March 23.…

23 Mar

Pope Francis to Be Discharged After Month-Long Hospital Stay for Pneumonia

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Vatican City, March 23, 2025 – Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from Gemelli Hospital, where he has spent over a month receiving treatment for double pneumonia, according to Sergio Alfieri, the head of his medical team.Alfieri confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff is in a stable clinical condition but will need to continue partial drug therapy and undergo a two-month recovery period. Despite his hospitalization since February 14, the Pope is expected to make his first public appearance on Sunday, greeting well-wishers from the hospital's balcony before returning to Casa Santa Marta, his residence since 2013.The Vatican press office…

23 Feb

Pope Francis’ Health Remains Critical, Receives Oxygen Support

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Vatican City, February 23, 2025 – Pope Francis, hospitalized for over a week at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, suffered an asthma-like respiratory crisis requiring high-flow oxygen, Vatican News reported on Sunday. Despite his stable condition, doctors warn that he is not yet out of danger. Pope Experiences Health Complications On Saturday night, the Vatican stated that Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night but continued to face health challenges. Sunday’s blood tests revealed thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and anaemia, leading to blood transfusions.Though alert and responsive, the 87-year-old Pontiff appeared more fatigued than the previous day and spent most of the…