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Pope has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, and his latest laboratory tests and chest X-rays continue to reveal a “complex” medical picture, the Vatican announced overnight. Source: NCR Online.
Vatican describes Pope’s condition as a ‘complex clinical picture’
Pope Francis’ treatment for a respiratory tract infection “will require adequate hospitalisation” to address what the Vatican is now describing as a “complex clinical picture”. Source: NCR Online.
Pope spends peaceful second night in Rome hospital
Pope Francis spent a peaceful second night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he remains under medical care for a respiratory infection, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told journalists yesterday. Source: CNA.
Pray and do penance for peace: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday called on Catholics to pray and do penance for the peaceful resolution of global conflicts, saying people are born into the world to help communities thrive, not to kill. Source: CNS.
Pope slams Trump plan for mass deportations
Faced with US President Donald Trump’s insistence on a plan of mass deportations, Pope Francis has published a letter chastising the policy and calling faithful and politicians alike to care for the poor and those whose dignity is threatened. Source: Crux.
Pope warns military and police not to be poisoned by propaganda
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice. Source: CNS.
Pope Francis to hold meetings at home while sick with bronchitis
Pope Francis will hold the next few days of meetings in rooms at his Vatican residence while sick with bronchitis, the Vatican said yesterday. Source: CNA.
Pope, Swedish cardinal mourn victims of deadly mass shooting
Pope Francis was “deeply saddened” by the tragic shooting in a Swedish school, sending “assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected by this traumatic incident,” in which 10 students of an adult education centre were killed. Source: OSV News.
Faith in God is ‘a force that sets love in motion’ in the world: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ, Our Hope” saying love is the force that compels people, including the Blessed Virgin Mary, to share their faith in God with others. Source: CNA.