CBS Chicago's Vince Gerasole live in Italy on death Pope Francis
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The Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Cupich, released the following statement: "As we mourn his passing, I ask that God comfort us, but also strengthen us to remain steadfast in carrying on the work of restoring our Church's place in the world as a source of hope and an advocate for those in need."
The Vatican said Pope Francis died just after 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, a day after he surprised many by appearing outside the Vatican on Easter Sunday to greet well-wishers.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Vatican said Francis died just after 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, a day after he surprised many by appearing outside the Vatican on Easter Sunday to greet well-wishers.
The pontiff had suffered from a serious case of double pneumonia, landing him in the hospital for five weeks.
The pontiff was hospitalized for five weeks fighting off double pneumonia.
With a big smile, the pontiff made his first public appearance in more than five weeks Sunday.
Doctors say the pope will need continued speech therapy after prolonged use of high-flow oxygen. He will need at least two months of rest and rehabilitation after he returns to the Vatican.
Catholics around the world are watching for Pope Francis to be released from a hospital in Rome on Sunday. He has been there for more than five weeks battling a life-threatening bout of pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis is now off mechanical ventilation, according to the Vatican, as he continues to recover from pneumonia.
A photo released Sunday afternoon shows the 88-year-old pontiff sitting in a wheelchair at the altar of his own personal hospital chapel.
The vigil comes as doctors for the pope said he is no longer in imminent danger but is still expected to stay in the hospital for a few more days.
The vigil begins on Thursday at 5 p.m. at saint pascal church on Melvina Avenue.
Doctors say there's no timeline for his release, and he'll continue to get oxygen therapy.
For the first time since entering the hospital more than three weeks ago, Pope Francis is showing a good response to treatment for pneumonia, according to the Vatican.
The Vatican says the pope is still stable after episodes of acute respiratory failure earlier this week.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
The Pope has been hospitalized for 17 days, battling double pneumonia as doctors work to clear his airways.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling pneumonia in the hospital for over two weeks.
Pope Francis will miss Sunday prayers for a third week as he remains in the hospital. He also will not lead service on Ash Wednesday. The Vatican said the pontiff was alert and his condition was stable on Saturday, after another breathing crisis on Friday.
The Vatican says he had another sudden respiratory episode, and he now has a mask over his nose and mouth to get more oxygen into his lungs.
The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for the past two weeks, battling double pneumonia.
Wednesday night's prayer service for the pope francis in saint peter's square was led by cardinal giovanni battista re.
Prayers continue from the Vatican as Pope Francis recovers from pneumonia. The Vatican said Pope Francis rested well all night Monday night, and is showing slight improvements, but remains in critical condition.
The Pope was able to resume some work on Monday inside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, calling the parish of Gaza—something he's done regularly since 2023.
