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Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs to change his vigorous habits, at least for a while,
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after first appearance since Feb. 14 hospitalization
After Francis' appearance at the hospital, he's expected to leave the facility by car and return to the Vatican.
Timeline of Pope Francis’ longest hospital stay as he returns home to Vatican
Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican after he was hospitalized for five weeks with a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.

An early look at Mark Pope's team for Year 2

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Kentucky basketball roster 2025-26: An early look at Mark Pope's team for Year 2
After Kentucky basketball's loss to Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of March Madness, here's an early look at Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky basketball roster
Mark Pope's emotional exit shows how invested he is in Kentucky
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope's palpable anguish following the Wildcats' Sweet 16 exit to Tennessee speaks to his devotion to the university and program.
Kentucky basketball sharpshooter drops ‘life-changer’ Mark Pope admission
In just one year at the helm, Mark Pope has already made a lasting impact on the Kentucky basketball program. While the Wildcats’ season still ended in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, Pope’s impact was felt by every member of the team.
Doctor cites the pope’s ‘surprising improvement’ after surviving life-threatening crises
The pope's doctor says Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce ...
Pope’s willingness to show his frailty provides an example to young and old alike in aging world
Even during his five weeks in the hospital battling pneumonia that nearly killed him, Pope Francis has never been shy about showing weakness.
Pope Francis’ doctors considered stopping treatment to ‘let him go’ after serious breathing crisis
Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an ...
Pope Francis leaves hospital after 5-week hospital stay
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening ...
Hallelujah! A day to celebrate the Pope’s release from the hospital — and his beloved gelato
Hallelujah!” That’s what countless Catholics exclaimed as Pope Francis left the hospital after more than a month fighting ...
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Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’
Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary urbi ...
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From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books
The pope’s embrace of literature and history is a sharp contrast to some of his predecessors, a medievalist explains.
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Pope Francis returns to Vatican, but remains out of public view After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, Pope Francis made his first public appearance on ...