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Vatican signals Pope Francis out of immediate danger after doctors lift 'guarded' prognosis
The pope's health has been rocky since entering the hospital last month, including several points where it appeared he might not survive for much longer. But in recent days, his condition has improved.
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As 88-year-old Francis battles health crisis, question lingers over Vatican: Who’ll be next Pope?
Among those considered on a hypothetical short-list to be the next Pope is Italian Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state and most high-visibility cardinal among those from which Francis will choose.
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Pope’s rebuke of Trump deportation appears to conflict with Catholic catechism teaching
The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes political leaders have the capacity to regulate immigration to the country for the common good of its citizens.
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Pope Francis releases brief 30-second message amid hospitalization
"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here," Francis said. "May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you."
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Trump, first lady say will 'join in prayer' with Catholics, other Christians on Ash Wednesday
President Donald Trump shared a similar message on Monday, congratulating people, mostly Muslims, who celebrate Ramadan.
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Pope Francis will not preside over Ash Wednesday Mass at Vatican amid hospitalization
"Since Pope Francis is in Rome's Gemelli Hospital to receive treatment for bilateral pneumonia, he has delegated the Cardinal to preside in his place for this year's ceremony," The Holy See's press office said in a statement.
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Following ‘breathing crisis,’ Pope Francis resting well, conscious and alert
Pope Francis was put on a non-invasive, mechanical ventilator Friday, and the Vatican said the pontiff is responding well to the treatment.
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Colorado ban on religious schools in pre-K program struck down, as SCOTUS precedent slowly enforced
From New England's ban on "sectarian" schools in town tuitioning program to Colorado's repeated subjugation of religious beliefs to sexual orientation and gender identity, courts are throwing down the hammer.
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Vatican says Pope Francis' condition shows slight improvement, resumes limited work
The Vatican's press office on Monday said the pope's health has shown a slight improvement, and that the monitoring of his kidney failure has not raised any concerns.
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Pope Francis still in critical condition, showing signs of 'mild' kidney failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis "continues to be vigilant and well oriented," the Vatican said.
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Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition: 'More unwell than yesterday'
The Vatican said on Saturday that the Pope is currently fighting a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis"
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VA chaplain says was relieved of duties after reading 'charged and divisive' Bible passage
Veterans Affairs removed one of its chaplains from his duties for reading from the Bible.
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Pope Francis predicts Trump's immigration policies will 'end badly'
The pope wrote in a letter that he understands that a nation has the right to defend itself, but Trump's approach to illegal immigration by conducting mass deportations isn't a good idea.