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Catholic faithful gathered in Vatican City on Saturday (February 22) to pray for Pope Francis as he continues receiving treatment for double pneumonia. Concerns over his health persist, though doctors assure there is no immediate life-threatening risk.
The medical team at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital has provided mixed updates on the pontiff’s condition. While they confirmed on Friday (February 21) that he remains in a delicate state, they emphasized that he is not currently in critical danger.
Pilgrims and visitors at St. Peter’s Square expressed their support and prayers for the 87-year-old Pope. "We are here for him too, because he always asks us to pray for him," said Italian pilgrim Anna Rita Rorato, voicing hope for his swift recovery.
Doctors have indicated that Pope Francis will remain hospitalized “at least” through the coming week. As a result, all of his public engagements, including the traditional Sunday Angelus prayer, have been canceled.
His absence has raised concern among the faithful. "He is missing a very important, traditional appointment," said Italian worshiper Emilia Colitta, calling the situation "sad and worrying."
Despite uncertainty surrounding his health, many remain hopeful that Pope Francis will regain his strength and resume his duties.
Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. President criticised Israel for its tactics against Hezbollah, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to tackle militants.
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring four, according to emergency authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the U.S. and Iran, though details have yet to be made public and both countries said a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated.
Australia's weather bureau warned on Tuesday that an El Niño weather pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify in the second half of 2026, becoming one of the strongest events recorded in seven decades.
Pakistan's heavy reliance on imported energy was laid bare by the U.S.-Iran conflict, which disrupted regional supplies, drove up costs and exposed vulnerabilities in the country's energy security. However, a proposed peace agreement now offers hope for economic relief.
The European Commission has announced €493 million in emergency support for the Ebola response, including funding for vaccines, treatment and health security measures.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed an $800 million contribution from the U.S., saying the funding will strengthen humanitarian operations as global hunger continues to rise.
A Canadian mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman, alleging that the company's ChatGPT chatbot encouraged her daughter's suicidal thoughts and failed to intervene before her death.
A U.S. doctor who contracted Ebola while on a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and been discharged from a hospital in Germany, according to officials.
Protesters in Nanyuki blocked roads and burned tyres after residents challenged a U.S. plan to house Americans exposed to Ebola at a nearby military base.
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