Pope’s time of rest continues despite surprise appearance

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Vatican City, Holy See. Pope Francis’ voice and mobility, still convalescing after his double pneumonia, continue to improve thanks to his daily exercises, the Vatican press service reported on Tuesday. “The situation remains stable with these improvements,” according to the same source. Although he was supposed to rest, the Argentine pope, 88 years old, made a surprise public appearance in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, thanking the f…

Pope Francis stable with slight improvements two weeks into recovery

Pope Francis' condition continues much as in previous days: registering slight improvements as he gradually returns to a modicum of his working life.

The rites will be evaluated as 'event by event'. The meetings have resumed (ANSA)

Pope’s time of rest continues despite surprise appearance

ROME – Despite making a surprise public appearance over the weekend and resuming some work meetings, Pope Francis continues to observe a doctor-mandated time of rest and is still undergoing various therapies. “Pope Francis continues his convalescence according to doctors’ orders,” the Vatican press office said Tuesday, following the pope’s public appearance during Mass Sunday. Pope Francis Sunday, April 6, made a surprise visit to St. Peter’s Sq…

Pope Francis shows slight improvements during convalescence, Vatican says

Pope Francis blesses the faithful at the Jubilee of the Sick in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, on April 6, 2025, as his personal nurse, Massimo Strappetti, assists him in the wheelchair. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 8, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA). Pope Francis has shown slight health improvements and continues to work while in convalescence, the Vatican said on Tuesday. Though the Holy Father’s clinical situation is “stationary,” t…