Pope Francis makes Easter appearance one day before his death
The pope greeted a crowd of thousands in the Vatican for Easter. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a look at his final days.
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The pope greeted a crowd of thousands in the Vatican for Easter. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a look at his final days.
The pope died just a day after making a special appearance for Easter at the Vatican. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has a look back at his life.
Since his release from the hospital nearly a month ago, Pope Francis has been slowly returning to work and has made several Sunday appearances at St. Peter's Square,
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, honoring Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. For many, it's a time of reflection and spending time with family ahead of Easter. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what's next in the pontiff's recovery, following 38 days in the hospital.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the pontiff's recovery and his first public appearance on Sunday.
Pope Francis greeted supporters from his hospital balcony as his 5-week stay for double pneumonia ended. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Pope Francis will be back at the Vatican within a few hours as he recovers from double pneumonia, but as CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports, the 88-year-old has a long recovery ahead.
Pope Francis is set to be released from the hospital Sunday after a weeks-long health battle that nearly turned deadly. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
Ash Wednesday comes as Pope Francis continues to battle health problems. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan was at mass in Newark, where she spoke to Cardinal Joseph Tobin, who is close to the Holy Father.
New Yorkers were receiving their ashes -- a symbol of repentance and reflection -- at St. Patrick's Cathedral as they prepare for Easter. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Blood tests have confirmed an improvement in Pope Francis' health, according to the Vatican.
Pope Francis showed slight improvement in laboratory tests Monday and resumed some work activities, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis instructed the Vatican to give regular updates on his condition, which was described as "critical" over the weekend. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
There are prayers around the world for Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition. The 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital for more than a week as he battles pneumonia and a lung infection. Seth Doane reports for CBS News New York.
In a late update, the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff remains alert and "well-oriented."
Pope Francis remains in critical condition Sunday. The Vatican says he's suffering from mild kidney failure in addition to his serious respiratory illness.
Pope Francis has been hospitalized for more than a week with pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican says. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at a hospital in Rome after developing what doctors call an asthmatic respiratory crisis. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, Catholics from all over the world are praying he can overcome this latest setback.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
