Pope Francis Updates

• Pope Francis hints at acceptance to blessings of same-sex couples

  Pope 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.

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  Oct 3, 2023
  
• Pope Francis expected to leave hospital in a few days, Vatican says

  Francis 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.

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  Jun 14, 2023
  
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• Pope Francis in ‘good general condition’ after intestinal surgery, Vatican says

  Francis rested “extensively” during a peaceful night and was spending his first day after the surgery observing the “necessary post-operative rest,” the Vatican said.

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  Jun 8, 2023
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• Pope Francis in hospital for abdominal surgery to treat intestinal blockage

  The 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.

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  Jun 7, 2023
• Pope Francis out of hospital after bronchitis treatment

  Francis, 86, was hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St. Peter's Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties.

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  Apr 1, 2023
• Pope Francis’ health has improved, set to leave hospital on Saturday, Vatican says

  The pope, 86 and suffering from a number of ailments, was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital two days ago after complaining of breathing difficulties.

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  Mar 31, 2023
• Pope Francis presides over Benedict’s funeral as thousands of mourners gather

  The 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.

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  Jan 5, 2023