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Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday as worst is apparently over in pope's pneumonia battle

Pope Francis reached the two-week mark in his recovery from pneumonia Friday as doctors suggested he had overcome the most critical phase of the infection but held out on declaring him out of danger entirely.

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Pope Francis, slowly improving, will not lead Ash Wednesday service

Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an annual Church service next week to open the Christian season of Lent. Francis, 88,

Angelus · 14h

Pope Francis improving, but delegates Ash Wednesday services to Roman cardinal

The Ash Wednesday procession from the Church of St. Anselm to the Basilica of Santa Sabina will be celebrated by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis.

Vatican, Pope Francis and isolated breathing crisis

The Straits Times · 25m

Pope Francis had a peaceful night and is resting, Vatican says

The pontiff had a setback on Feb 28, requiring non-invasive, mechanical ventilation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Reuters on MSN · 13h

Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

IJR · 10h

Pope Has ‘Isolated’ Breathing Crisis in Hospital, According to Vatican

The Pope has had an "isolated" breathing crisis as he is treated in hospital in Rome. According to the Independent,

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Pope will not lead Ash Wednesday services

While Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash ...

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When is Ash Wednesday 2025? What to know about the religious day that starts Lent next week

For many Catholics and Christians, Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent and the Easter season next week. Here's what Ash Wednesday is ...

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Pope Francis on the Mend: Vatican Updates on Health and Leadership Responsibilities

Pope Francis is recovering from double pneumonia in Rome's Gemelli hospital. While he shows improvement, he will not lead the upcoming Ash Wednesday service, entrusting it to a senior Vatican official ...

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Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

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