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Pope Francis in Critical Condition After Health Deteriorates, Vatican Says
Date: February 22, 2025
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his usual prayer with pilgrims for a second consecutive week,...

Pope Francis Not yet Cured, but Not in Danger of Death, Medical Team Says
Date: February 21, 2025
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, is not in danger of death but is not yet cured, one of his doctors, Sergio Alfieri, said on Friday. "Is he out of...

US Aid Freeze Sows Disruption in Hiv, Malaria Product Supply Chains
Date: February 21, 2025
By Jennifer Rigby and Lisa Baertlein LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. government's foreign aid freeze has upended the supply chain for medical products crucial for fighting diseases including HIV and...

Pope Had a Good Night, Got up and Had Breakfast, Vatican Says
Date: February 21, 2025
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised with double pneumonia since February 14, has had a good night, got up this morning and had breakfast, the Vatican said on Friday. (...

Pope Francis Is Improving Slightly, Has No Fever, Vatican Says
Date: February 20, 2025
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, in hospital for double pneumonia, is improving slightly, has no fever, and his blood analyses are stable, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff...

As Pope Francis Shows Improvement, Cardinals Express Hope for Recovery
Date: February 20, 2025
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital and ate breakfast on Thursday, the Vatican said in its latest update on the pontiff's health. (Reporting by Joshua McElwee,...
