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He continues to be without fever and "his hemodynamic parameters continue to be stable," said an evening bulletin Feb. 20.

As the pope enters his second week in a Rome hospital with a lung infection, his physicians said his condition was critical ...

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Pope Francis spent his seventh night in hospital without any complications, the Vatican said on Friday, as the 88-year-old ...

Pope Francis’ condition poses no immediate threat to his life though he remains at risk after a week in the hospital for treatment of pneumonia, doctors said.

Whether or not St. Malachy’s prophecy plays out, our mission remains the same—stay vigilant, stay in the Word and keep our eyes on Jesus.

The Vatican press office announced that the pope had a quiet night and had his breakfast as normal. The same source also ...

POPE FRANCIS - The Holy See Press Office gave an update to the media regarding the condition of the Roman Pontiff in the hospital now.