Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing of the ashes and receiving them in a short prayer service, the Vatican said.
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Pope’s Spirit ‘Remains Vigorous,’ Nuncio Tells Faithful at Basilica Mass, Rosary for Ailing Pontiff
As worshippers entered the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington for the noon Mass March 2, they saw at the base of the sanctuary a large portrait of a bespectacled, smiling Pope Francis, with a vase in front of the portrait bearing gold and white flowers — the colors of the Vatican flag.
Pope Suffers Further Setback, Put Back on Ventilation
Amid what is now his third week in the hospital, Pope Francis Monday suffered what doctors described as two incidents of “acute” respiratory difficulty that required him to be put back on a ventilator.
Pope, From Hospital, Writes About ‘Blessing’ Hidden In Frailty
Pope Francis’ condition remained “stable” March 2, and he “did not require non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only high-flow oxygen therapy,” the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin.
Pope’s Condition Worsened After Inhaling Vomit, on Stronger Ventilation
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” which led to coughing and “vomiting with inhalation,” which worsened his respiratory condition, the Vatican said. The pope had spent the morning “alternating respiratory physiotherapy with prayer in the chapel” in his […]
Although Pope Is Improving, He Will Not Lead Ash Wednesday Services
While Pope Francis’ condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.
Pope Continues To Improve, Is Doing Respiratory Therapy
Pope Francis’ clinical condition continued to improve Feb. 27, the Vatican said, and he had respiratory physiotherapy in the morning and the afternoon.
Pope’s Current Hospital Stay Nowhere Near Record for Papal Hospitalizations
As Pope Francis enters his 14th day at the Gemelli Hospital, now the longest of his four stays at the Roman polyclinic, some observers may be tempted to regard the long papal hospitalization as exceptional.
Pope Moves Kansas-Born Military Chaplain Closer to Sainthood
Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Father Emil J. Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who gave his life ministering to fellow soldiers in a North Korean prison camp.
UPDATE: Pope Continues To Be In ‘Critical,’ but ‘Stable’ Condition
Pope Francis’ “clinical condition remains critical but stable” and the “prognosis remains guarded,” the Vatican’s evening bulletin said Feb. 25.