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Pope Francis returned to the Vatican today. The milestone marked the end of a five-week stay in the hospital, a stay where, at times, Pope Francis battled for his life as he dealt with double ...

Pope Francis is making his first public appearance in five weeks before being discharged Sunday from the hospital, where he ...

The pontiff spent over five weeks being treated for bronchitis that evolved into a severe respiratory illness. When he ...

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of death and is responding well to treatment in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old ...

Pope Francis' doctors on Monday lited a "guarded prognosis" though he will need to remain in the "hospital setting for a ...

He could see and hear the Rev. Roberto Pasolini, preacher of the papal household, but the priests, bishops and cardinals gathered for the retreat in the Vatican auditorium could not see or hear him.

The pope will continue to receive treatment in the hospital, officials said. Pope Francis' prognosis was "lifted" on Monday, marking his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his hospital treatment for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday. Francis, 88 ...

For the first time since his hospitalization around three weeks ago, Pope Francis is showing a good response to treatment, a Vatican source told CNN. This follows a statement from the Vatican ...