VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis personally thanked the health care workers and medical staff who cared for him in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for 38 days while he recovered from …
Pope’s health
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The Gospel tells us that “wherever we are lost and however we are lost, God always comes looking for us!” said the text for Pope Francis’ weekly general audience.
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Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to recover his voice and to recover his physical strength, the Vatican …
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Pope’s visit to basilica is sign of improved health, press office says
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ surprise visit to St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and see ongoing restoration work is a clear sign that his condition is improving, the Vatican …
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As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning to get back to meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office said.
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Pope is following doctors’ orders for his convalescence, Vatican says
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his second week back at the Vatican after a long hospitalization, Pope Francis continued to follow his doctors’ orders to stay home, avoid visitors and …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote. “He heals our wounds so that we can love each other as brothers and sisters,” he said …
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Pope continues to govern the church, says Vatican secretary of state
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even on his worst days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was governing the Catholic Church, although on some days, he did not seem to have …
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Not knowing pope’s role, Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenAs Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant.
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For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day, said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the coordinator of his medical team.