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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.

Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says

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.

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Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says

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 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 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.

Pope resting after quiet night in hospital: Vatican

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.

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

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

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

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

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

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

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

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

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

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

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 alert and eating, Vatican says in update

Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update

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

Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

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.

Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican says, and will require further time in hospital.

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Pope Francis spends third 'peaceful' night in hospital

Pope Francis remains in a Rome hospital receiving treatment for a respiratory tract infection.

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

Almost half the population of East Timor has turned out for a mass with Pope Francis at a park synonymous with the country's long struggle for independence.

Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal

Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.

Pope Francis warns against religious extremism

On the first day of his tour of Indonesia, the pope has warned against religious extremism, saying it distorts religious beliefs through deception and violence.

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G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 leaders say they want to level the commerce playing field with China, while the pope has warned of the perils of AI during his historic appearance.

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

Talks at the G7 meet in Italy are set to focus on the China challenge after a Ukrainian loan deal was struck on the summit's opening day.

Pope calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address

Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire in Gaza after presiding over Easter Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square.

Ukraine rebuffs Pope calling for talks with Russia

Ukrainian and allied officials have criticised Pope Francis for saying Kyiv should have the "courage" to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.

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