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Cindy Wooden writes for Catholic News Service.

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Pope Francis is seen in the chapel of his suite of rooms at Rome's Gemelli hospital March 16, 2025. The Vatican press office said the 88-year-old pope concelebrated Mass that morning. (CNS photo/Vatican Press Office) EDITORS: Highest quality available.

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

Cindy Wooden|Mar 16, 2025|4 Min Read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posts on X March 14, 2025, about a conversation he had with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. (CNS photo/screen grab from X)

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As ceasefire talk continues, Zelenskyy says he spoke with Cardinal Parolin

Cindy Wooden|Mar 14, 2025|2 Min Read

Drawings, votive candles, rosaries, flowers, cards for Pope Francis cover the base of a statue of St. John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli hospital March 8, 2025. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

Pope's chest X-ray confirms his improvement, doctors say

Cindy Wooden|Mar 12, 2025|3 Min Read

Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, preacher of the papal household, shares his meditation with members of the Roman Curia during their Lenten retreat in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican March 11, 2025. (CNS screengrab/Vatican Media)

Pope's condition continues to improve; he is following Lenten retreat

Cindy Wooden|Mar 11, 2025|3 Min Read

Young people and members of the House of Mary, groups associated with the Pontifical Academy of the Immaculate Conception, pray outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital March 2, 2025. Pope Francis is receiving treatment there for double pneumonia. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Papal anniversary: For 12 years he's said, 'Don't forget to pray for me'

Cindy Wooden|Mar 11, 2025|4 Min Read

A nun applauds as she listens to an audio message by Pope Francis at the Vatican March 6, 2025. A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast March 6, the first public message from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized Feb. 14 for bronchitis and labored breathing. He was later diagnosed with double pneumonia. (OSV News photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)

Pope, in short audio message, thanks people for their prayers

Cindy Wooden|Mar 6, 2025|3 Min Read

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, head of the Apostolic Penitentiary, sprinkles ashes on the had of another cardinal during Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome March 5, 2025. Pope Francis, who is hospitalized, asked Cardinal De Donatis to preside at the liturgy in his stead. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope text: Ash Wednesday teaches human fragility, Gospel hope

Cindy Wooden|Mar 5, 2025|4 Min Read

People pray for the ailing Pope Francis during a special evening Mass Feb. 23, 2025, in Rome's Basilica of St. John Lateran. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

While still in critical condition, pope is showing slight improvement

Cindy Wooden|Feb 24, 2025|3 Min Read

Balloon depicting Pope Francis are seen at the base of a statue of St. John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli hospital Feb. 23, 2025, where the pope is being treated for double pneumonia. (CNS/Pablo Esparza)

Pope Francis 'rested' but still needs oxygen, latest update says

Cindy Wooden and Carol Glatz|Feb 23, 2025|5 Min Read

Votive candles and flowers are seen at the base of a statue of St. John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli hospital Feb. 19, 2025, where Pope Francis is listed in "critical" condition. (CNS/Pablo Esparza)

Vatican says Pope Francis is in 'critical' condition in latest update

Cindy Wooden|Feb 22, 2025|3 Min Read

Yolanda Scott Brown, a member of the board of the U.S.-based Discerning Deacons poses for a photo outside the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome Feb. 21, 2025, during the Jubilee for Deacons. (CNS photo/Cindy Wooden)

Jubilee of Deacons participants discuss synodality, women deacons

Cindy Wooden|Feb 21, 2025|4 Min Read

Nuns pray next to the statue of St. John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital Feb. 20, 2025, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment for a respiratory infection. The Vatican press office said early Feb. 20 that the pope had a peaceful night, "got up and had breakfast in an armchair." (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

Pope continues showing 'slight' improvement, Vatican says

Cindy Wooden|Feb 20, 2025|4 Min Read

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