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April 17, 2025
International
World

Vatican opens solemn run-up to Easter with recovering Pope Francis on the sidelines

VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Thursday opened the most solemn period of Holy Week with a recovering Pope Francis largely on the sidelines, as cardinals were designated to take his place presiding over the most important liturgical services leading up to Easter. The 88-year-old Francis was a no-show at Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s […]

March 22, 2025
International
World

Pope Francis to leave hospital after 38-day battle with pneumonia

After 38 days battling a severe case of pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis is set to leave Gemelli Hospital in Italy on Sunday, doctors have confirmed.Dr Sergio Alfieri, the hospital’s medical director, said the 88-year-old pope will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues his recovery at the Vatican.Francis […]