Mass honors Pope Francis as he marks month in hospital, 12 years as pontiff
The Mass at St. Peter's Basilica came a day after the Argentine marked 12 years since he was elected.
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The Mass at St. Peter's Basilica came a day after the Argentine marked 12 years since he was elected.
In a sign of his improved health, Pope Francis followed the Vatican's weeklong spiritual retreat via videoconference on Monday.
Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.
The Vatican said Pope Francis is showing "gradual, slight improvement." The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 23 days, battling double pneumonia.
Pope Francis, 88, has been in a Rome hospital for 3 weeks, but he was well enough as he recovers from pneumonia to record a first message for his supporters.
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Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
Pope Francis suffered two episodes of "acute respiratory failure" and had a pair of bronchoscopies to relieve his respiratory distress, the Vatican said. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.
Doctors in Rome gave an update on Pope Francis' health Saturday, saying he stable, alert and aware following Friday's respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 15 days. Seth Doane reports.
The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after spending a peaceful night at the hospital. The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for two weeks with pneumonia. He was put on a ventilator Friday after experiencing a breathing crisis.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
The Vatican said that Pope Francis's health is continuing to improve, though a few more days are needed before doctors can confidently change his prognosis. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Pope Francis remains in the hospital as he battles double pneumonia. But, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff is getting better. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
Pope Francis did some work while hospitalized as he recovers from early kidney failure and a battle with pneumonia, the Vatican said. He remains in critical condition. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Francis remained hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday, despite showing slight improvement on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Seth Doane reports. Then, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the pope's condition and other health headlines around the world.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized and in critical condition. On Monday, the Vatican said some of the pope's laboratory tests have improved. CBS News's Seth Doane discussed the 88-year-old pontiff's health battle with medical contributor Dr. Jon LaPook.
Pope Francis' health has shown slight improvement, but his condition remains critical, the Vatican said. It's been 10 days since the pontiff was hospitalized with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports.
Prayer is pouring in for Pope Francis as the Vatican says his health is showing slight improvement, though he remains in critical condition. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for almost two weeks, dealing with pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Chris Livesay is in Rome with the latest on the pope's condition.
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis' health is showing a slight improvement. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has more.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Francis' medical team provided a health update as he battles pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
Romans gathered again outside Gemelli Hospital, placing flowers and candles and offering prayers for Pope Francis. The pontiff has been in the hospital nearly a week with pneumonia. Seth Doane reports.
The Vatican said Pope Francis is doing a bit better after being diagnosed with pneumonia in both of his lungs. The pontiff has been hospitalized for nearly a week. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane has the update.