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.
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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.
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.
UPDATE: Pope Diagnosed With Bilateral Pneumonia
After undergoing a CT scan Feb. 18, Pope Francis was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican said.
Pope’s Therapy Adjusted Again After Tests Reveal ‘Polymicrobial Infection’
Pope Francis is suffering from a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract,” test results revealed Feb. 17, “which required a further modification of his therapy,” a Vatican medical bulletin said.
Pope: Vocation of Military and Police is to Defend Life, Peace, Justice
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice.
Nothing is Worth Sacrificing the Life of a Child, Pope Tells World Leaders
It is unacceptable that a child’s right to life and a dignified childhood should be sacrificed to “the idols” of power, profit, ideology and nationalistic self-interest, Pope Francis told a group of world experts and leaders.
From the Beat to Basilicas: NYPD’s Holy Name Society Packing for Rome
Msgr. Robert Romano has traveled to Rome many times, but his trip there next month will be unlike any other. The pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Bensonhurst is also the assistant chief chaplain of the NYPD. In that role, Msgr. Romano will lead the department’s Holy Name Society of the five boroughs on a pilgrimage to the Eternal City as part of the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Jubilee Year 2025.
Pope Francis Offers ‘Baby Bonus’ to Vatican Employees
Pope Francis put his money where his mouth is this week when it comes to his constant appeals for couples to procreate, offering a financial incentive to permanent Vatican employees who have more children.
Pope Injures Arm in a Fall, Wears Sling at Audiences
Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings and audiences Jan. 16 after hurting his right arm in a fall.