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Australian Catholics join world mourning for Pope

Australian Catholics join world mourning for Pope

Church leaders and politicians have led tributes to Pope Francis who has died after battling illness, with Catholics set to join services across the nation.

Pope Francis has 'returned to the house of the Father'

Pope Francis has 'returned to the house of the Father'

Pope Francis has 'returned to the house of the Father'

Pope Francis has 'returned to the house of the Father'

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 after suffering various ailments in his 12-year papacy.

Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

Pope Francis has greeted crowds at the Vatican in his first appearance since leaving hospital after surviving double pneumonia.

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Pope blesses crowd as he's discharged from hospital

Pope blesses crowd as he's discharged from hospital

After battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis has made his first public appearance in five weeks as he left hospital.

Pope plans to make first public appearance in weeks

Pope plans to make first public appearance in weeks

After more than a month of being confined in hospital while he battles double pneumonia, Pope Francis intends to offer a blessing from his hospital window.

Pope Francis no longer using ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis no longer using ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis' condition has continued to improve and he no longer needs to use mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night, the Vatican says.

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.

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Pope marks 12th anniversary of papacy in hospital

Pope marks 12th anniversary of papacy in hospital

Pope marks 12th anniversary of papacy in hospital

Pope marks 12th anniversary of papacy in hospital

The upbeat health news continues for Pope Francis as he reaches another milestone as pontiff while recovering in hospital from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say

Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say

Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say

Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say

Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger as a result of pneumonia, his doctors say, but the pontiff will remain in hospital for several more days.

Pope follows Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar

Pope follows Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar

Pope follows Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar

Pope follows Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar

Pope Francis has had another quiet night in hospital, where he's remotely observing a spiritual retreat as he recovers from double pneumonia.

Pope showing 'good response' to hospital treatment

Pope showing 'good response' to hospital treatment

Pope showing 'good response' to hospital treatment

Pope showing 'good response' to hospital treatment

The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.

Pope Francis rests as Holy Year goes on without him

Pope Francis rests as Holy Year goes on without him

Pope Francis rests as Holy Year goes on without him

Pope Francis rests as Holy Year goes on without him

A Holy Year mass for volunteers will go ahead without Pope Francis as he continues to recover in hospital from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis slept through the night as he continues to recover from double pneumonia, the Vatican says, as it prepares to celebrate Lent without the pontiff.

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope Francis has been put back on non-invasive mechanical ventilation after two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican says.

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Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says

The Pope is stable and off mechanical ventilation, the Vatican says, signalling he's overcome risks from a respiratory crisis as he recovers from pneumonia.

Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in a stable condition after a respiratory crisis.

Pope Francis rests after alarming setback in recovery

Pope Francis has had a peaceful night after a coughing fit that worried doctors after days of cautious optimism as he recovers from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis resting as he continues pneumonia recovery

Pope Francis slept well and is resting, the Vatican says, as he continues his slow recovery from double pneumonia and shows he's still getting work done.

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Pope resting after quiet night in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis has had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican says, as the pontiff remains in a critical condition battling double pneumonia.

Pope well enough to talk about saints with Vatican No.2

Pope Francis rested well throughout the night and has had enough strength for a meeting to discuss candidates for sainthood, the Vatican says.

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written message.

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

The Pope "rested well" overnight, the Vatican says, but will not lead Sunday prayers for a second consecutive week as he's treated for double pneumonia.

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

The Pope's health is improving and he is alert, able to move around and even doing some work, the Vatican says.

Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update

Pope Francis has spent a sixth night in hospital without any further complications, the Vatican says.

Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.

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