Pope Francis has died, Vatican says, 21 Apr 2025

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Pope thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ as another Holy Year event passes without him

In Francis' absence, the Vatican held celebrations of its Holy Year, an event that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome every quarter-century.

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ROME — Pope Francis issued a message Sunday thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and doctors reported positive news. After more than three weeks in the hospital, the 88-year-old pope is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days.

For the fourth Sunday in a row, the 88-year-old Francis didn’t appear for his weekly noon blessing, but he met with his top deputies and the Holy See distributed the text he would have delivered if he were well enough. In it, the Argentine pope thanked all those who were caring for him and others who are sick and experiencing a “night of pain.”...

 

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Pope rests well overnight, follows Spiritual Exercises amid improvement - Vatican News

Pope Francis had a restful night and is continuing his treatment and physical therapy, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the ...

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Pope receives cake and glad tidings on the 12th anniversary of his papacy, marked in the hospital

Vatican sources said the pope spent the morning in physiotherapy, followed Lenten spiritual exercises and stopped to pray at the chapel in the Gemelli hospital.

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Rome — Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia.

The pope spent another tranquil night, the Vatican said in its brief morning statement.

A chest X-ray confirmed improvements, the Vatican said on Wednesday, just two days after days after doctors declared he’s no longer in imminent danger of death. The latest medical bulletin said that the 88-year-old pope’s condition remained stable, but indicated a complex picture considering his overall fragility...

 

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Pope registers new slight improvements in pneumonia fight as Vatican gives details on hospital photo

Pope Francis is registering new slight improvements in his monthlong treatment for double pneumonia.

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Rome — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month, showing the pontiff in a three-quarter view from behind wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten liturgical vestments and sitting in a wheelchair before the altar of his personal hospital chapel.

The Vatican said he was participating in the celebration of the Mass with other priests in the 10th-floor papal apartment in the Gemelli hospital. No one else is visible in the photo and it is the first mention the Vatican has made of the pope’s participation in celebrating Mass since his Feb. 14 hospitalization for a bout with chronic bronchitis that quickly turned into double pneumonia.

There was no obvious sign that he was receiving supplemental oxygen mentioned in medical bulletins...

 

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What a Buckingham Palace announcement reveals about the pope’s hospitalization

Charles and Camilla will visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 8, Buckingham Palace announced.

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The United Kingdom’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 8, Buckingham Palace announced Monday.

The press release made it clear that the pope is expected to be home from the hospital and back at work by then, and, in that sense, gave a more straightforward timeline for his release than his medical team...

 

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Pope Francis advisers say he’ll recover from pneumonia and a ‘new stage’ is opening for him

The Vatican press office reported Friday that Francis’ overall condition remained stable, with slight improvements as he continues respiratory and physical physiotherapy.

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ROME — Pope Francis is recovering well from pneumonia and a “new stage” in his pontificate is opening, two of his closest advisers said Friday, offering notes of optimism as the 88-year-old pontiff hit the five-week mark in his hospitalization.

Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra told The Associated Press that he had found Francis in good humor and serene during the three times he has visited the pope at the Gemelli hospital in Rome.

...“The pope will recover,” Peña Parra said on the sidelines of a book launch. “The pope is recovering well. The doctors say that he needs some time, but it’s going well progressively.”...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

**Breaking News**

Pope Francis to be released from the hospital

Francis has been hospitalized for over five weeks with respiratory issues.

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Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than five weeks, has appeared in public for the first time, waving from a balcony

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Pope Francis makes his first public appearance and is discharged from the hospital

After a brief appearance on the hospital balcony, Francis was discharged and waved from the back of a car as he left Gemelli Hospital for the first time in five weeks.

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Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Sunday after making a brief public appearance for the first time in more than five weeks, waving to a crowd from his window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where he had been hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs.

The pontiff, 88, smiled and greeted the cheering crowds waiting outside for a glimpse at the leader of the Catholic Church, who appeared on the balcony in a wheelchair, which he has used for several years.

“Thank you all,” he said into a microphone, before waving again...

Pope arrives home at Vatican after 5-week hospital stay to beat life-threatening bout of pneumonia

A weak and frail Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican from the hospital after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia.

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Vatican City — A weak and frail Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican from the hospital on Sunday after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia, making a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on the way home before beginning two months of prescribed rest and recovery.

The motorcade carrying the 88-year-old pope entered the Perugino gate into Vatican City, and Francis was seen in the front passenger seat wearing nasal tubes to give him supplemental oxygen...

 

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Professor Sergio Alfieri told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera the most critical moment came on February 28 when the pope had a breathing crisis and inhaled his own vomit.

“We had to choose whether to stop and let him go or force it and try with all the drugs and therapies possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path,” Alfieri said.

Alfieri, who led the team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said the decision to continue with treatment was made by Massimiliano Strappetti, Francis’ nurse. He reportedly told Alfieri: “Try everything, we won’t give up. That’s what we all thought too. And no one gave up.”

Doctor treating Pope Francis says team considered ending treatment so he could die

By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — The medical staff looking after Pope Francis considered ending his treatment so he could die, according to the

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“Hallelujah!” That’s what countless Catholics exclaimed as Pope Francis left the hospital after more than a month fighting pneumonia. It’s also the name of a new gelato flavor.

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The King and Queen’s state visit to the Vatican has been postponed by mutual agreement, as medical advice has now suggested that Pope Francis would benefit from an extended period of rest and recuperation, Buckingham Palace says. A revised state visit to Italy will continue.

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Pope makes surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square, 2 weeks after leaving hospital

The pontiff waved at the crowd of faithful that stood and applauded as he was pushed in a wheelchair unannounced to the front of the altar in the square.

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Vatican City – Pope Francis made a surprise entrance to St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on Sunday, marking his first public appearance at the Vatican since leaving t he hospital two weeks ago after a life-threatening bout with pneumonia.

The pontiff waved at the crowd of faithful that stood and applauded as he was pushed in a wheelchair unannounced to the front of the altar in the square. Some exclaimed, "I see the pope!'' as his image first emerged on a big screen showing him passing through the Holy Door before being brought down a ramp to the altar.

“Good Sunday to everyone,’’ Francis said, speaking into a microphone, which he tapped to make sure it was working on a second attempt. “Thank you very much.”...

 

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Pope makes his first public appearance since leaving hospital

Francis, 88, passed through a jubilant crowd, entering St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair as part of a Jubilee Mass for the Sick.

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Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from the hospital two weeks ago, entering St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair as part of a Jubilee Mass for the Sick.

The pontiff, 88, passed through a jubilant crowd before giving his blessing as the celebrant, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, offered a final blessing as well.

"Have a good Sunday everyone," said Pope Francis. "Thank you so much."...

 

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Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with in-person greeting in St. Peter's Square

The pope wished more than 20,000 faithful a “good Palm Sunday” in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

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A convalescing Pope Francis greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, wishing more than 20,000 faithful a “Good Palm Sunday, a good Holy Week,” in yet another reassuring public sign of his recovery from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.

Many in the crowd reached out to touch Francis’ hand or garments as he was brought in a wheelchair down a ramp to the main altar, where he issued his brief greeting into a microphone. The 88-year-old pope was not wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen, as he had during a similar appearance last Sunday...

 

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Pope Francis skips Easter Mass but greets worshippers from St. Peter's Basilica

The pope briefly met with Vice President JD Vance days after Francis rebuked the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown and slashing of international aid.

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ROME — A convalescing Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to celebrate Easter services on Sunday, as a cheering and emotional crowd of thousands gathered at the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square.

The crowd erupted when the pontiff, 88, appeared in his wheelchair, looking out over a square awash in daffodils and tulips.

“Dear brothers and sisters, happy Easter,” he said, waving and giving his blessing...

 

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Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour

“Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope), “Bravo!” the crowd shouted as Francis looped through St. Peter's Square in his open-topped popemobile.

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Vatican City — Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza, drawing wild cheers and applause as he continues his recovery from a near-fatal bout of double pneumonia.

“Viva il Papa!” (Long live the pope), “Bravo!” the crowd shouted as Francis looped through the square in his open-topped popemobile and then up and down the main avenue leading to it. He stopped occasionally to bless babies brought up to him, a scene that was common in the past but unthinkable just a few weeks ago as the 88-year-old pope fought for his life.

“Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!” Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since he was released from the hospital March 23 after a five-week stay...

 

[Dotta]

"Pope Francis is dead. ​

He died at the age of 88."​

Rest in Peace.

Papież Franciszek nie żyje. Zmarł w wieku 88 lat

W wieku 88 lat zmarł papież Franciszek. Jorge Mario Bergoglio stał na czele Kościoła katolickiego od 13 marca 2013 roku. Argentyński jezuita pod koniec swojego pontyfikatu często chorował. Ostatnie poważne...

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"Pope Francis is dead. ​

He died at the age of 88."​

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Rest in Peace.

Papież Franciszek nie żyje. Zmarł w wieku 88 lat

W wieku 88 lat zmarł papież Franciszek. Jorge Mario Bergoglio stał na czele Kościoła katolickiego od 13 marca 2013 roku. Argentyński jezuita pod koniec swojego pontyfikatu często chorował. Ostatnie poważne...

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Requiescat in pace et in amore.

 

[MarziPanda]

This surprised me... he looked frail yesterday, but he didn't look like death was imminent.

RIP. I'm not Catholic or even Christian or even religious at all, but he seemed like a good man. I appreciate that he was more open and kind to the LGBTQ+ community than previous popes, and I hope the next one doesn't reverse all of that progress.

ETA - I also appreciate that he wasn't afraid to tell people (especially world leaders) if he thought they were acting in a way that was unchristlike - and to him, that meant leaders that persecuted others. He promoted kindness as the number one attribute of his religion, and I appreciated that.