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Pope Francis back on ventilation after suffering two respiratory crises

The 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital for over two weeks.

Drawings, balloons, and messages of healing for Pope Francis placed at the statue of John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital in Rome, Italy, on February 26, 2025. Photo: Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Pope Francis had ‘isolated breathing crisis,’ Vatican says

Pope Francis had an “isolated breathing crisis” in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

Faithful pray for Pope Francis outside the Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is hospitalized. Photo: Antonio Masiello/Getty Images

Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

Pope Francis has shown the onset of double pneumonia, further complicating treatment for the 88-year pontiff, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

Pope Francis exchanges gifts with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on Friday in the Vatican City. Photo by: Vatican Media via Getty Images.

Zelenskyy asks pope to help free Ukrainian POWs in Russia

The Ukrainian president gifted the pope a painting of the Bucha massacre.

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Pope urges Poles to keep up hospitality for Ukrainian refugees

Pope Francis has appealed to Poles to continue showing hospitality to refugees from Ukraine.

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Pope Francis urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza in Easter address

Francis also called for the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Pope Francis waves to faithful as he attends his general audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, 13 March 2024. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO Dostawca: PAP/EPA.

Following ‘white flag’ controversy, Pope laments ‘madness of war’

Pope Francis has issued a fresh condemnation of all wars.

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Pope accepts resignation of Polish Bishop for failing to report abuse cases

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Andrzej Dziuba from his position as bishop of the central diocese of Łowicz due to his failure to report cases of sexual abuse of minors.