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The pope is in stable condition as the Catholic Church opens the season of Lent

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

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'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.

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Marianas Catholic leaders ask for continued prayers for Pope Francis

Diocese of Chalan Kanoa bishop-elect Romeo Convocar and Guam Metropolitan Archbishop of Agaña Ryan Jimenez is asking the islands' Catholic faithful to continue to pray for Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, Ash Wednesday and Gemelli hospital

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Pope Francis Rested Well Overnight in Hospital, Vatican Says

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, had a restful night in hospital, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The 88-year-old pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment.

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Pope's health remains stable as millions of Catholics mark Ash Wednesday

Catholics across the U.S and around the globe prayed for Pope Francis at services marking Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting and abstinence for many Catholics and other Christian denominations. The pope had a restful night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital and was in stable condition Wednesday,

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Pope 'rested well' overnight and wakes up on Ash Wednesday, his 20th day in hospital

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, his 20th day in hospital, as his condition remains stable and his prognosis remains reserved.

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Catholic Church opens Lent season with words of solidarity for pope sidelined with pneumonia

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, ...

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Stable but still seriously ill, Pope Francis misses start of Lent

Catholic cardinals in Rome marked the start of the Lent religious season on Wednesday without Pope Francis, as the ...

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Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

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Who's St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.

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Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...

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Area Catholics reflect on Pope Francis' enduring legacy amidst health struggles

As Pope Francis continues his recovery from illness, Catholics around the Ohio Valley, including at Franciscan University, ...

Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says

In a late update, the Vatican said the episodes were caused by a 'significant accumulation' of mucus in his lungs and ...

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