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Pope Francis, who is receiving treatment for pneumonia, has been in hospital since February 14. As he entered another week in hospital, hundreds of pilgrims travelled to Assisi, a hilltop town, to ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in the hospital for double pneumonia, and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday.

Theda Tully, 83, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was born Oct. 6, 1941, in Hollis, Ark., to the late Francis and Dovie Humphrey Smith. She was predeceased by her parents ...

Pope Francis hit the three-week mark Friday in his hospitalization for double pneumonia, after giving the world a tangible indication of just how frail he is. The Vatican said the 88-year-old pope ...

After 3 weeks in hospital, we have heard from Pope Francis for the first time. The Pope releasing an audio message from the Juelli and playing it here tonight in front of the crowd at St.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis hit the three-week mark Friday in his hospitalization for double pneumonia, in stable condition and resuming his therapies after giving the world a tangible indication ...

Pope Francis, speaking in a frail and breathless voice, thanked the faithful for their prayers in an audio message broadcast Thursday. It was his first public communication since being ...