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Pope Francis health update: Respiratory condition shows ‘slight improvement’ as Holy Week approaches | Catholic News Agency

CNA Newsroom, Apr 4, 2025 / 06:22 am

Pope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care at the Vatican, according to the latest update from the Holy See Press Office on Friday.

According to the Vatican, the pope’s mood remains positive as his pharmaceutical, motor, and respiratory therapies continue. The Holy See also noted Sunday’s Angelus might be conducted differently compared with recent weeks, with more details expected on Saturday...

Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en.html

Pope Francis makes first public greeting and blessing from hospital

Pope Francis appears for the first time since his hospitalization from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, before leaving the facility where he had been since 14 February. He greeted those present, imparted his blessing and gave the 'thumbs up' to the nearly three thousand people gathered in the square below who were applauding his appearance and release from hospital.

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