But there is a framed photo of little Riad meeting Pope Francis, who brought them and two other Muslim families back with him to Italy from refugee camps in the Greek island of Lesbos almost a decade ago.
The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls "light work".
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure “which is currently under control,” the Vatican said Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs.
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Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn't life-threatening but he's not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in the hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs — along with bacterial,
The pope is receiving occasional supplements of oxygen when he needs it and is responding to the strengthened drug therapy he is receiving, they said.
Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him, as he continues to receive treatment in hospital for double pneumonia. The pontiff was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer in person for the second Sunday running.
Vice President J.D. Vance led a prayer for Pope Francis and said Catholics shouldn't let political disputes hurt faith in religious leaders.
Many grew up Catholic in Argentina like Francis, and their prayers encompass gratitude for his outreach – several met him in person – as well as hope that the door he opened toward a doubly marginalized community will not be shut in the future.
Pope Francis is in the prayers of the Catholic faithful of Northern New Mexico as he battles double pneumonia.
Local theology instructor Phil Pillin has looked up to him throughout his entire academic career. He shared how the pope has been a role model for him during his journey. “Pope Francis has been to Pontiff my entire academic high education academic journey — so all my undergrad,
Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, has named a new archbishop for Vancouver. The Vancouver archdiocese says the Pope appointed Archbishop Richard Smith, who has been serving in Edmonton,
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