The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis
Built on land donated by Pope Pius XI to the theologian and physician Agostino Gemelli in 1934, it has become known as the "Pope's Hospital." John Paul II even nicknamed it "Vatican Three," with St Peter's Square being Vatican One, and the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo, Vatican Two.
Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time
The Catholic Church is almost 2,000 years old, and over the centuries, the protocol for papal funerals has been codified and refined into a seamless procedure. In the case of the pope’s death, Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell would be expected to confirm his death with the aid of medical professionals.
Pope Francis Is Improving Slightly, Has No Fever, Vatican Says
Pope Francis, in hospital for double pneumonia, is improving slightly, has no fever, and his blood analyses are stable, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff is undergoing treatment at Rome's Gemelli hospital,
Pope Francis’ condition ‘slightly improving’ after pneumonia diagnosis, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ condition is “slightly improving” and he continues to have no fever, the Vatican said on Thursday evening, adding that he carried out work activities after receiving Eucharist this morning.
Vatican Gives Thursday Update on Pope Francis' Condition in Hospital
In an update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed that Francis has no fever and that his health indicators remain stable.
As Pope Francis remains in hospital, cardinals express hope for recovery
Pope Francis, spending his seventh day in hospital as he battles pneumonia, is alert and got out of bed to eat breakfast on Thursday morning, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pontiff is undergoing treatment at Rome's Gemelli hospital,
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Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
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