Pope thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ as another Holy Year event passes without him
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Pope Francis thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ after latest Holy Year event absence as he shows ‘gradual’ improvement
Pope, responding well, rests as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him
In the early Sunday update, the Vatican said Francis was resting after a quiet night. For the fourth Sunday in a row, the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, though the Vatican planned to distribute the text he would have delivered if he were well enough.
Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers for his recovery.
Day of prayer announced and organized by the Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See in Rome, according to Vatican News.
People in Rome and the Vatican are relying on their faith as they cope with the daily anxiety waiting to hear about the pope’s health.
Reports of Pope Francis' critical health condition have put global media outlets including CNN, CBS and NBC, in high gear to descend upon Rome.
The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, encouraged Catholics to put themselves in the shoes of a migrant as an “examination of conscience.”
The Holy See press office said in a short media statement on Saturday that the pontiff had a peaceful night and was resting. The 88-year-old pope who has been hospitalized in Rome since February ...
Holy Hours are bring held in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being treated as well as at other places throughout the city.
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