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The Holy See Press Office on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis had a restful tenth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is ...

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Pope Francis, the current head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, is currently under critical ...

Pope Francis slept well during his tenth night in hospital in Rome where he is in a critical condition and being treated for ...

The Vatican announced on Monday that it will hold a rosary for Pope Francis's health in the evening in St. Peter's Square.

Francis, 88, had remained in critical condition throughout the weekend after severe breathing difficulties were reported.

Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said earlier Sunday, adding that his night "passed peacefully." ...

The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at ...