Priest Agustin Lopez leads a Mass for the health of Pope Francis at Caacupe church in the Carlos Mugica neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo
Argentines pray for Pope Francis' health at Buenos Aires cathedral Mass
People attend a Mass to pray for Pope Francis' health in Constitution square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises.
Valentina Fernandez poses for a picture holding an image of Pope Francis after a Mass to pray for his health at Constitution Square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Feb. 24,
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Pope Francis has shown further slight improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said. But doctors on Wednesday said his prognosis is still guarded. A CT chest scan taken on Tuesday evening showed the “normal evolution” of an infection as it is being treated.
After showing a slight improvement in his overall condition, which doctors say remains critical, Pope Francis continues to rest as daily prayers and liturgies are being offered throughout the world for his recovery.
Pope Francis was conscious but still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said.
The city of Buenos Aires paid homage to Pope Francis as he was being treated in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.Footage filmed on February 23 shows the Obelisk in Republic Square decorated with the Pope’s face,
According to the Vatican, Pope Francis, 88, was still in critical condition Sunday but “remains alert and well-oriented” and took part in Mass on Sunday morning. The Vatican said “some
Hundreds of Argentines attended a special mass on Monday for their countryman Pope Francis, hospitalised in a critical condition with pneumonia in Rome.