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Pope Francis Misses Ash Wednesday Amid Health Struggles

Pope Francis was absent when the Catholic Church traditionally began the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday. One of the cardinals led a short procession between two churches on the Aventine Hill in Rome in the Pope's place and delivered a sermon.

Pope Francis Misses Ash Wednesday Amid Health Struggles

Pope Francis Faces New Respiratory Crisis Amid Ongoing Health Struggles

Pope Francis has again been afflicted with acute breathing problems and has been placed on a respirator. "Today, the Holy Father experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure, caused by a significant accumulation of mucus in his lungs and leading to spasms in the airways", according to a statement from the Vatican State.

Pope Francis Faces New Respiratory Crisis Amid Ongoing Health Struggles

More Compassionate Pope Prays for Ukraine

Pope Francis' health condition remains stable and on Sunday, he made a statement. He thanked his doctors and supporters for all the support – and prayed for peace in Ukraine.

More Compassionate Pope Prays for Ukraine

Peaceful Night for the Pope after Breathing Problems

Pope Francis has had a "peaceful night" after experiencing acute breathing problems on Friday, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pope is suffering from double-sided pneumonia and has been hospitalized since February 14.

Peaceful Night for the Pope after Breathing Problems

The Vatican: The Pope's Condition Critical but Stable

Pope Francis, who is being cared for in hospital, is still in a critical but stable condition, the Vatican announced on Tuesday evening. .

The Vatican: The Pope's Condition Critical but Stable

Slight Improvement for Critically Ill Pope

The 88-year-old Pope Francis's condition with double-sided pneumonia is still described as critical. He is, however, showing signs of a "small improvement", announces the Vatican.

Slight Improvement for Critically Ill Pope

The Pope's Health Condition Critical

Pope Francis' condition is reported to be life-threatening since his respiratory infection has worsened. The 88-year-old Argentine has, according to the Vatican, received large amounts of oxygen and even blood transfusions, as tests have shown that his health condition can be linked to anemia.

The Pope's Health Condition Critical

The Pope jokes with Meloni from his sickbed

Pope Francis has received Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his sickbed, where he is being treated for double-sided pneumonia since Friday. Meloni said after the visit that the 88-year-old pope was "alert and present" and was in good spirits.

The Pope jokes with Meloni from his sickbed

The Pope Remains in Hospital – Complex Condition

Pope Francis will remain in the hospital, announces the Vatican. The reason is that the respiratory infection he has contracted displays a "complex clinical picture" that requires a change in treatment method.

The Pope Remains in Hospital – Complex Condition

The Pope Missed Prayer - Ordered "Absolute Rest"

Pope Francis stood over the mass and his traditional Sunday prayer. Admitted to hospital with a respiratory infection, the doctors have ordered him "absolute rest".

The Pope Missed Prayer - Ordered "Absolute Rest"

The Pope in Hospital – Has Respiratory Infection

Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital, announces the Vatican. He has a respiratory tract infection and is in fairly good condition.

The Pope in Hospital – Has Respiratory Infection

The Pope's Criticism of Trump: "Will End Badly"

A "giant crisis" that will end badly. Pope Francis directs strong criticism towards Donald Trump's government and its ongoing mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.

The Pope's Criticism of Trump: "Will End Badly"

Italy's Church: Priests can be gay - in secret

Homosexual men are now allowed to train as Catholic priests in Italy - but the opportunity comes with a caveat: They must hide their sexuality. .

Italy's Church: Priests can be gay - in secret

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

Italy's Foreign Minister is to host a meeting with several Western countries on the development in Syria. The goal is to support "a peaceful, inclusive" change in the country.

Italy to Host Meeting on Syria

First Time a Nun Becomes Catholic Top Leader

Pope Francis has appointed a nun as head of a significant institution within the Vatican. It is the first time a woman has been given such a high post within the Catholic Church.

First Time a Nun Becomes Catholic Top Leader

The Pope: Let the Weapons Fall Silent

Pope Francis urges the entire world's population to let "the weapons fall silent and overcome the divisions" that plague the world – as in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan. From the speech – the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) – it also emerges that the Pope condemns the "extremely serious" humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The Pope: Let the Weapons Fall Silent

The Pope: Stop Gossiping About Each Other - "an Evil"

Pope Francis urges the Vatican's bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of each other and condemns backstabbing and gossiping among his closest colleagues, he says in his annual Christmas speech. .

The Pope: Stop Gossiping About Each Other - "an Evil"

The Pope: The Suicide Bomber Intended to Blow Me Up

Pope Francis has just turned 88 years old. But it was close that he did not become so old, he reveals in his upcoming autobiography.

The Pope: The Suicide Bomber Intended to Blow Me Up

The Pope's Offer to Aung San Suu Kyi

Pope Francis is offering a safe haven in the Vatican State for Myanmar's imprisoned political leader Aung San Suu Kyi. .

The Pope's Offer to Aung San Suu Kyi

The Pope visits Southeast Asia

Pope Francis flies on Monday, September 2, to Indonesia and thereby begins a twelve-day long visit to Southeast Asia. It will be the longest journey and also the one that takes the 87-year-old furthest away from the Vatican State during his time as pope.

The Pope visits Southeast Asia