Pope Francis Health News

• 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.

  World

  Mar 24
  
• 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.

  World

  Mar 6
  
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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.

  World

  Jun 14, 2023
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• 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