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Pope Francis Presents with "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" on Friday: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Pope Francis’ Medical Condition Continues to Improve, "further days of clinical stability are needed": Vatican Updates
“Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis,” the Vatican said Thursday.
Pope Francis’ Early-stage Kidney Insufficiency "subsided" on Wednesday: Vatican Updates
“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office stated.
Pope Francis Shines Light on Bible’s Elderly "pilgrims of hope" in Wednesday Catechesis
In his second catechesis since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital nearly two weeks ago, the Holy Father reflected on the presentation of Jesus in the Temple.
Pope Francis Creates Fundraising Commission to Solicit Vatican Donations
The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges.
Pope Francis "had a quiet night", Condition "critical but stable ... no acute respiratory episodes": Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
On Day 12, Pope Francis’ “clinical condition remains critical” But No Repeat of Acute Respiratory Episodes: Vatican
Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said Tuesday evening.
Daily Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration Being Held in Hospital, Where Pope Francis is Receiving Treatment
Daily Holy Hours are bring held in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being treated as well as at other places throughout the city.
Pope Francis Appoints Two Secretaries General in Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, to Work Under President
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint secretaries-general.
This is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion, choosing to walk in peace and hope.
Pope Francis Shows "slight improvement" on Day 11 in Hospital: Vatican
The 88-year-old pontiff is still receiving oxygen therapy through his nose, though at a slightly reduced flow and concentration, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Hospitalized, Pope Francis Receives Get-well Cards, Drawings from Schoolchildren in Rome: Photos
The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening.
"Alert and well oriented", Vatican Updates on Pope Francis, Says He Participated in Sunday Mass at Hospital
The statement also said the Holy Father is still receiving oxygen therapy “at high flows” through his nose.
Pope Francis in Hospital Urges Deacons to Selfless Service as Thousands Gather for Jubilee Mass
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: “forgiveness, selfless service, and communion.”
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition after "respiratory crisis", Receives Blood Transfusion: Vatican
The Holy See Press Office released a new medical bulletin on Saturday evening stating that Pope Francis had experienced “an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity” that required high-flow oxygen therapy.
Why Church has Celebrated the Chair of St. Peter Feast for 1,600 Years
Every year on Feb. 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, a tradition that dates back more than 1,600 years.
"Fragile and not out of danger": Pope Francis' Medical Team at Friday Press Conference
“The pope is not a quitter,” the Holy Father’s physician told journalists toward the end of a Friday press conference at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis Continues Recovery, Likely Not to Recite the Sunday Angelus as Doctors Monitor Treatment
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Pontifical Academy for Life President Denounces Alarmism, "morbid atmosphere" Surrounding Pope Francis' Health
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, pointed out that concern for the Holy Father’s health “must be kept within limits.”
Pontiff's Health Situation "delicate" but Not Cause for Alarm: Personal Friend of Pope Francis
“Francis is an 88-year-old man who has had a serious problem but who is now undergoing treatment. It’s not a simple treatment and will require time,” the priest said.
