Pope Francis News
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Pope Francis unable to climb few steps as health problems take tollPope Francis was unable to get back onto his popemobile Wednesday, as lingering respiratory and mobility problems continued to take their toll on the 87-year-old pontiff.WorldMar 6, 2024
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Pope Francis hints at acceptance to blessings of same-sex couplesPope Francis made his opinion known in one answer to five questions from five conservative cardinals from Asia, Europe, Africa, the United States and Latin America.WorldOct 3, 2023
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Pope Francis discharged from hospital after abdominal surgeryPope Francis on Friday was discharged from the Rome hospital where he had abdominal surgery nine days earlier to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring.WorldJun 16, 2023
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Pope Francis expected to leave hospital in a few days, Vatican saysFrancis was working from his hospital room and also spending time in the small chapel of the 10th floor suite that is reserved for popes, Bruni said.WorldJun 14, 2023
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Pope Francis in ‘good general condition’ after intestinal surgery, Vatican saysFrancis rested “extensively” during a peaceful night and was spending his first day after the surgery observing the “necessary post-operative rest,” the Vatican said.WorldJun 8, 2023
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Pope Francis in hospital for abdominal surgery to treat intestinal blockageThe Vatican said Francis, 86, would be put under general anesthesia for the procedure Wednesday afternoon and would be hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for several days.WorldJun 7, 2023
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Pope Francis out of hospital after bronchitis treatmentFrancis, 86, was hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St. Peter's Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties.WorldApr 1, 2023
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Pope Francis’ health has improved, set to leave hospital on Saturday, Vatican saysThe pope, 86 and suffering from a number of ailments, was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital two days ago after complaining of breathing difficulties.WorldMar 31, 2023
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Pope clarifies comments on homosexuality, says sexual act ‘outside of marriage’ is a sinAnd in a note Friday, Francis recalled that even that black-and-white teaching is subject to circumstances that might eliminate the sin altogether.WorldJan 28, 2023
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Pope Francis presides over Benedict’s funeral as thousands of mourners gatherThe funeral ritual itself is modeled on the code used for dead popes but with some modifications given Benedict was not a reigning pontiff when he died.WorldJan 5, 2023
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