1st pictures of Pope Francis released since June 7 surgery
The Vatican released photos of the 86-year-old pontiff meeting the children — the first to show Francis since he was admitted for his most recent surgery on June 7.
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Pope meets young cancer patients on eve of expected hospital discharge
Pope Francis' medical team said he was expected to leave the Rome hospital following a successful recovery from abdominal surgery.
Pope Francis undergoes successful abdominal surgery: Vatican
Pope Francis was put under general anesthesia for a hernia repair
Pope Francis having second intestinal surgery in two years
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Pope Francis to get abdominal surgery, will spend days recovering
Pope Francis is getting the surgery to fix an intestinal blockage.
Pope Francis goes back to work
Pope Francis went back to work Saturday. He took the day off to recover from a fever.
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Pope Francis leads Holy Thursday Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
The 86-year-old pope left a hospital in Rome five days ago after doctors treated him for bronchitis.
Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday services in Vatican City
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday.
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He had pizza for dinner will be at Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis leaves hospital; 'Still alive,' he quips
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis.
Pope Francis' health improving
The Vatican revealed he has resumed working while undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection.
Pope Francis hospitalized after having trouble breathing
The 86-year-old pontiff once visited Philadelphia in 2015.
Pope Francis "gradually improving" after treatment for infection
The 86-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been having trouble breathing in recent days.
Pope Francis being treated for respiratory infection, Vatican says
Siafa Lewis reports.
BREAKING: Pope francis hospitalized
Doctors say he has a pulmonary infection.
Pope Francis to be hospitalized for several days, Vatican says
A Vatican spokesman said the pope does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI honored in funeral at the Vatican
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