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Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions.

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Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital.

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Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican says

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff is spending his 11th night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, making it the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year papacy.

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What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...

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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before ...

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Another woman takes over a top job at the Vatican, this time running the city state administration

ROME — Another woman is taking over a top management job in the Vatican : Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was named ...

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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis rests peacefully while pneumonia persists, prognosis remains ‘guarded’

Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...

Archdiocese of Louisville holds mass for Pope Francis amid health battle

Holy Family Parish in Louisville became a gathering place for dozens of Catholics, united in prayer for Pope Francis, who is ...

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Catholic leaders to pray for Pope Francis at Monday service in St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis is in critical condition in a Rome hospital, 10 days after he sought out treatment for bronchitis. The ...

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