The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.
Over the past few days, the 88-year-old pope was seeing signs of his health improving as he battles double pneumonia.
Speakers and attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday prayed for Pope Francis amid his ongoing ailments and emphasized a message of hope.
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