Listen: Pope Francis shares voice message from hospital

The 88-year-old had not been seen or heard by the public since he was admitted to hospital on 14 February.

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Pope Francis shares message after a peaceful night in the hospital

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement early Sunday didn't mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. "The night passed quietly, the pope rested."
CBS News - Feb. 23
Pope shares audio message from hospital thanking well-wishers

Pontiff nearing three weeks in hospital in Rome after being admitted with respiratory problems. . Pope Francis has recorded and released an audio message thanking those who have been praying for ...
The Guardian - 3h
Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital

The pontiff is receiving hospital treatment as the Vatican warns his condition is still critical.
BBC News - Feb. 23
Pope Francis thanks supporters for prayers in audio message

Pope Francis thanked supporters for their daily prayers in a brief audio message that was played during evening rosary prayers. The Vatican said the Pope remains in stable condition as he continues ...
NBC News - 4h
Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospital

Romans gathered again outside Gemelli Hospital, placing flowers and candles and offering prayers for Pope Francis. The pontiff has been in the hospital nearly a week with pneumonia. Seth Doane ...
CBS News - Feb. 20
Fit for a pontiff: The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.
BBC News - Feb. 22
Latest on Pope Francis' condition as he remains hospitalized

The Vatican press office said there were "no episodes of asthmatic respiratory crisis" on Monday, and some laboratory tests "have improved."
ABC News - Feb. 24
Pope Francis remains hospitalized, shows signs of improvement

Pope Francis is showing signs of improvement and had a good night of rest after a tumultuous weekend, the Vatican said. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
CBS News - Feb. 25
Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthood. Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ...
The Guardian - Feb. 25
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.
The New York Times - 4d
Pope Francis ‘not yet out of danger’ and to stay in hospital for another week

Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor says. Pope Francis, who is in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, is “not yet out of danger” and will ...
The Guardian - Feb. 21
Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a 10th day. Here's the latest on his health

Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he is showing early signs of poor kidney function, according to the Vatican, a result of complex lung infection. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest ...
CBS News - Feb. 24
Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Is ‘Resting’ in Hospital, Vatican Says

Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.
The New York Times - Feb. 24
Argentinian activist tries to enter Pope Francis's hospital room

Yahoo News - Feb. 24
Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' in hospital amid health battle

Pope Francis had another "peaceful night" at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was resting on Wednesday morning as he continues to receive treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
NBC News - Feb. 26
Pope Francis is eating normally but remains in the hospital in critical condition

Pope Francis did some work while hospitalized as he recovers from early kidney failure and a battle with pneumonia, the Vatican said. He remains in critical condition. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
CBS News - Feb. 26
Pope Francis carries out some Vatican work while hospitalized

Pope Francis is carrying on with some Vatican work at the hospital as his health improves. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
CBS News - 6d
Vance jabs at Catholic Church as Pope Francis remains hospitalized

Vice President JD Vance took jabs at the Catholic Church's criticism of Trump administration policies during his remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. This comes as Pope Francis ...
CBS News - 6d
Pope Francis, stable in hospital, thanks well-wishers for support

Pope Francis, in a stable condition as he battles pneumonia in hospital for the 17th day, met two Vatican officials on Sunday and offered thanks to well-wishers for their prayers and support in a ...
NBC News - 4d
Pope Francis' hospital-stay stretched to 18th day in double pneumonia battle

Pope Francis is still in a Rome hospital Monday as the 88-year-old pontiff continues to battle double pneumonia for an 18th day. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane has more.
CBS News - 3d
Pope Francis to skip Ash Wednesday services as hospital stay continues

Pope Francis will be absent from Ash Wednesday services in Rome as he continues to battle double pneumonia in the hospital. The Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff remained stable overnight. CBS ...
CBS News - 1d
Pope Francis speaks for first time since hospitalization for pneumonia

Pope Francis addressed his flock via an audio recording Thursday for the first time since he was admitted last month to the hospital.
NBC News - 4h
Vatican releases first audio of Pope Francis after being hospitalized

The Vatican released a recording of Pope Francis thanking Catholics for their prayers as his hospitalization continues. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
CBS News - 4h
Pope Francis thanks public for prayers in first public comments since hospitalization

Pope Francis, 88, "remained stable compared to previous days" and did not have "episodes of respiratory insufficiency" on Thursday, according to the Vatican.
ABC News - 4h
Pope calls for world peace from hospital

Yahoo News - 4d
Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumonia
ABC News - Feb. 20
Latest news on Pope Francis' health as more details emerge about his hospital stay

The Vatican provided more details on Pope Francis' health, including the latest on tests performed and how he is progressing. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.
CBS News - Feb. 27
Pope Francis Suffering From Kidney Failure in Addition to Pneumonia

The kidney ailment appears to be in an early stage, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff is still receiving high flows of oxygen for his respiratory illness.
The New York Times - Feb. 24
‘We brought him 4kg of ice-cream’: Pope Francis’s parlour shares papal favourites

Sebastian Padrón explains how ice-cream brought his family closer with fellow Argentinian and neighbour. When Sebastian Padrón opened his ice-cream parlour around the corner from Pope Francis’s ...
The Guardian - 6d
Kansas guard Zeke Mayo shares abusive messages from social media users after Jayhawks' loss to Texas Tech

The Red Raiders beat Kansas 78-73 as KU lost its third home game of the season.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Pope stable and resting in hospital, again skips Sunday noon blessing as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis is resting as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia
ABC News - 4d
Pope critical but 'in good humour' in hospital

The pontiff is in good humour and eating normally though he remains "critical", Vatican sources say.
BBC News - Feb. 24
Argentines in Rome Pray for Pope Francis

The expatriate community is small but shares a special bond with Francis, who has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
The New York Times - 2d
European Council chief Costa shares solidarity message with Ukraine

Yahoo News - Feb. 24
Draymond shares message to Kuminga ahead of impending Warriors return

Draymond Green believes Jonathan Kuminga needs to be eased back into the Golden State Warriors' lineup when he returns to the court.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27
Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition

The Vatican carried on with its Holy Year celebrations without the pope Saturday, as Pope Francis battled pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that doctors say remains touch-and-go and ...
NBC News - Feb. 22
Vatican says Pope Francis in 'critical' condition

Pope Francis remains in 'critical' condition after he experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said. NBC News’ Claudio ...
NBC News - Feb. 23
Catholics Pray for Ailing Pope Francis at Sunday Mass

The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, had a restful night after receiving oxygen and a blood transfusion on Saturday, the Vatican said.
The New York Times - Feb. 23
Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican says

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a “tranquil” night, was alert and had rested after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Sunday.
NBC News - Feb. 23