Pope Francis Health

• Pope has restful night after respiratory setback, Vatican says

  Doctors said it would take a day or two to evaluate how and if the Friday afternoon episode impacted Francis’ overall clinical condition.

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  Mar 1, 2025
  
• Pope Francis discharged from hospital after abdominal surgery

  Pope Francis on Friday was discharged from the Rome hospital where he had abdominal surgery nine days earlier to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring.

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  Jun 16, 2023
  
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• Pope Francis expected to leave hospital in a few days, Vatican says

  Francis was working from his hospital room and also spending time in the small chapel of the 10th floor suite that is reserved for popes, Bruni said.

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  Jun 14, 2023
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• Pope Francis in ‘good general condition’ after intestinal surgery, Vatican says

  Francis rested “extensively” during a peaceful night and was spending his first day after the surgery observing the “necessary post-operative rest,” the Vatican said.

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  Jun 8, 2023
• Pope Francis in hospital for abdominal surgery to treat intestinal blockage

  The Vatican said Francis, 86, would be put under general anesthesia for the procedure Wednesday afternoon and would be hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for several days.

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  Jun 7, 2023
• Pope Francis will miss Good Friday procession in Rome due to cold weather

  Recently hospitalized Pope Francis won't go to the Colosseum for the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross procession, but instead will watch it from his home at the Vatican.

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  Apr 7, 2023
• Pope Francis out of hospital after bronchitis treatment

  Francis, 86, was hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St. Peter's Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties.

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  Apr 1, 2023
• Pope Francis’ health has improved, set to leave hospital on Saturday, Vatican says

  The pope, 86 and suffering from a number of ailments, was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital two days ago after complaining of breathing difficulties.

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  Mar 31, 2023
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• Pope Francis ‘improving’ after hospitalization due to infection, Vatican says

  Pope Francis was hospitalized Wednesday after having suffered breathing problems in recent days and was diagnosed with a respiratory infection, though not COVID-19.

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  Mar 30, 2023
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• Pope Francis in hospital with lung infection after difficulty breathing

  Francis, 86, who appeared in relatively good form during his regularly scheduled general audience earlier Wednesday is expected to remain in hospital for several days of treatment.

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  Mar 29, 2023