Pope absent from St Peter's Square for third week
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Prayers in St. Peter's square as Pope Francis faces health crisis
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Daily vigil for the pope in St. Peter's Square
Doctors remove 'mechanical' ventilator from Pope, who is improving
Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Saturday Update After Breathing Crisis
Pope Francis' condition remains 'stable' after 'quiet' night in hospital, Vatican says
ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis ' clinical condition remains "stable" on Sunday, the Vatican said, as the pontiff continues to be hospitalized for the 17th consecutive day.
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Sunday Morning Update
Pope Francis had a "peaceful night" on Saturday, after recovering from a coughing fit. The news came in a Holy See press office update issued on the 88-year-old's condition Sunday morning. The head of the Catholic church has been hospitalized since February 14,
Pope Francis thanks doctors, well-wishers as hospitalization continues
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
Pope gets visit from Vatican secretary of state, says he’s sharing the suffering of all sick people
ROME (AP) — A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia, but again skipped his weekly noon blessing to avoid even a brief public appearance from the hospital.