Pope Francis thanks public for prayers in first public comments since hospitalization

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  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 - 1h
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  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 - 1h
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  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

• 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 - 1h
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  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
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  Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition

  Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 25
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  RFK Jr. issues rule barring public comment on HHS rulemaking

  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday released a policy prohibiting public comments during his department's rulemaking process, ending more than 50 years of the ...
  
  The Hill - 5d

• 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
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  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

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