Prayers continue as Pope Francis shows signs of improvement, offering hope to millions while he remains hospitalized in Rome.
Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with encouraging signs of recovery offering hope to millions. The Vatican’s latest statement confirms his condition is improving, though doctors remain cautious given the complexity of his health concerns.
The 88-year-old pontiff continues to receive high-flow oxygen and respiratory therapy. No further crises have been reported since Saturday, easing concerns about his fragile state. Despite ongoing treatment, he has managed to carry out limited work from his hospital room.
Support and prayers are pouring in from around the world. In Vatican City, hundreds gathered in St. Peter’s Square as Cardinal Baldassare Reina led a rosary service. In Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral, Archbishop Jose Cobo held prayers, accompanied by a mural featuring children’s messages of encouragement. Catholic communities in India’s Assam region lit candles and organized evening vigils, reflecting deep concern for his well-being.
In Venezuela, worshippers prayed for the Pope’s recovery while celebrating the canonization of a local saint. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with images of Pope Francis and messages of support in multiple languages, a symbolic act of global solidarity organized by the Archdiocese of Rio.
Since assuming leadership of the Catholic Church in 2013, Pope Francis has been a transformative figure. His health has been a growing concern, particularly due to past respiratory issues linked to a lung operation in his youth.
With Easter approaching, uncertainty looms over his ability to lead the traditional Holy Week services, a significant period of public worship.
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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement, raising hopes of ending fighting that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands this year.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would consider further bombing of Iranian nuclear sites if Tehran’s uranium enrichment reaches levels that raise concerns in Washington.
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The European Union plans closer cooperation with Pacific Rim nations under the CPTPP to advance global trade rules, but insists it is not seeking to replace the World Trade Organization.
The Kremlin has voiced strong concern over Estonia’s readiness to host NATO’s nuclear-capable F-35A jets, calling the move an immediate danger to Russia.
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