The latest statement suggests that the 88-year-old is able to sit in his chair, eat normally and do what the Vatican calls "light work".

Jesus, who weeps with us, will sow in our hearts all the answers we seek,' the Pope wrote to Cinzia, whose son Fabrizio went out one evening in October 2019 and never returned home.

As Pope Francis continues to show improvement in his battle against double pneumonia and other issues, the outpouring of support from Tampa and around the world continues to grow.

In this a crucifix is seen as Pope Francis leads his general audience from his library in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) For those who recognize Christ as the savior,

Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn't life-threatening but he's not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in the hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs — along with bacterial,

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Pope Francis rested well during his 17th night in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday, a day after reporting the 88-year-old was in a "stable" condition.

While planning a trip to Rome for their honeymoon, a Safety Harbor couple was able to have an opportunity to get the Pope to bless their marriage.

The pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, is still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen to help remove fluid from his lungs.

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The pope is receiving occasional supplements of oxygen when he needs it and is responding to the strengthened drug therapy he is receiving, they said.