Pope Francis Health News

• Pope Francis marks 3 weeks in hospital with no signs of recovery

  The 88-year-old Francis spent 20 minutes in the Gemelli hospital chapel, praying and doing some work in between rest and respiratory and physical therapy, the Vatican said.

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  Mar 7, 2025
  
• Pope Francis suffers new respiratory crises, back on ventilation: Vatican

  The crises were a new setback in what has become a more than two-week battle by the 88-year-old pope to overcome a complex respiratory infection.

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  Mar 3, 2025
  
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• Pope Francis now in critical condition, Vatican says

  Doctors have warned the main threat facing the 88-year-old Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.

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  Feb 22, 2025
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• Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily as health wavers

  Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week.

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  Mar 24, 2024
• Pope Francis unable to climb few steps as health problems take toll

  Pope Francis was unable to get back onto his popemobile Wednesday, as lingering respiratory and mobility problems continued to take their toll on the 87-year-old pontiff.

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  Mar 6, 2024
• 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
• 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.

  World

  Apr 1, 2023