[ad_1] “The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is once again very serious,” said Pope (File) Vatican City: Pope Francis called Sunday for an “immediate” end to Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, and for the resumption of dialogue for the release of hostages and a “definitive ceasefire”. “I am saddened by the resumption of…
[ad_1] Vatican City: Pope Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday following a five-week stay to be treated for pneumonia, making his first public appearance since February 14 by waving to well-wishers from a balcony moments before he was discharged. Francis, 88, went to hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that became…
[ad_1] Vatican City: Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding that the 88-year-old’s clinical condition was “improving” after more than one month in hospital. The Argentine pope has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14 suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, but the Vatican has…
[ad_1] Vatican City, Holy See: Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy’s newspaper of record, as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers from pneumonia in hospital. Emphasising the need for responsible journalism, he called in his letter dated March 14 for calm minds, noting that the…
[ad_1] Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and “facing a period of trial”, as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, who has weathered his setbacks along with periods of improvement since being hospitalised on February 14, sent a particularly personal…
[ad_1] Vatican City: Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old pontiff plans to continue on as pope despite his ongoing battle with double pneumonia. Francis has extended the work of the Synod of Bishops, a signature initiative…
