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Pope Francis Waves To Well-Wishers In First Public Appearance As He Leaves For Vatican After 5-Week Hospital Stay

23 Mar 2025

Pope Francis was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday after a five-week stay of battling pneumonia, Reuters reported. This comes nearly a week after his first public appearance on February 14. The 88-year-old pontiff waved to his well-wishers from a hospital balcony, and left the premises shortly after noon, travelling in...

Vatican Releases First Photo Of Pope Francis In Over A Month As The Pontiff Recovers From Pneumonia

17 Mar 2025

The Vatican has released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, as the 88-year-old pontiff continues his recovery from pneumonia. The leader of the Catholic Church was admitted to the hospital on February 14 with a severe case of bronchitis, which later developed into double pneumonia. This...

Pope Francis’ Health Improves As Chest Scan Confirms Progress: Vatican

13 Mar 2025

Pope Francis remains in stable condition at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with recent medical examinations showing significant improvement, the Vatican confirmed on Wednesday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling double pneumonia, continues to recover under close medical supervision. According to the latest update from the Holy See, a chest X-ray...

Pope Francis Is Improving, His Prognosis No Longer ‘Guarded’, Vatican Says

11 Mar 2025

Pope Francis had a restful night and woke up about 8 am this morning, according to a statement published on Tuesday morning by the Vatican Press Office. The Vatican said that the Pontiff is continuing his treatment and his physical therapy for respiration and mobility, and followed the Roman Curia's...

Pope Francis, Showing ‘Good Response’ to Treatment, Thanks Volunteers for ‘Miracle of Tenderness’

09 Mar 2025

Expressing his heartfelt gratitude to volunteers worldwide, Pope Francis has praised their “miracle of tenderness” during a special Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, dedicated to those involved in volunteering, as part of the ongoing Holy Year celebrations. In his message, the Pope acknowledged the critical role that volunteers...

What Is Double Pneumonia, The Lung Infection Pope Francis Has Been Battling?

09 Mar 2025

Pope Francis, Double Pneumonia, Vatican, Pope Francis is showing signs of gradual improvement as he continues treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican announced on Saturday. Despite this progress, doctors have maintained a cautious outlook, emphasizing that the 88-year-old pontiff remains under close medical supervision and is not yet out of...

Pope Francis Slept Well Through the Night and Is Still Resting, Vatican Says

04 Mar 2025

Pope Francis slept well through the night and is still resting after suffering two respiratory insufficiencies a day earlier, the Vatican News reported on Tuesday. "The Pope slept through the night and now continues to rest," the Holy See Press Office said in the morning. Pope has been receiving treatment...

Pope Francis Suffers Two Episodes Of Acute Respiratory Failure; Condition Remains Reserved: Vatican

04 Mar 2025

Pope Francis experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday, attributed to a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm, the Vatican announced in a brief statement. The 87-year-old pontiff underwent two bronchoscopies to aspirate the abundant secretions, the statement said. Following the procedures, non-invasive mechanical ventilation was...

Pope Francis Shows Signs Of Stability After Critical Health Scare

24 Feb 2025

Pope Francis, who has been battling a severe lung infection, had a "restful night" in hospital, the Vatican reported on Sunday morning, offering a brief but reassuring update on his condition. The 88-year-old pontiff, admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14, has been in critical condition due to...

Pope’s Health Update: Head Of The Catholic Church Facing A Complex Lung Infection, Vatican Says Still Critical

23 Feb 2025

Pope Francis is currently in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis that necessitated high-flow oxygen support, according to an update from the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for a week due to pneumonia and a complex lung infection. Additionally, he required blood transfusions after tests indicated...

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Pope Francis Waves To Well-Wishers In First Public Appearance As He Leaves For Vatican After 5-Week Hospital Stay

Vatican Releases First Photo Of Pope Francis In Over A Month As The Pontiff Recovers From Pneumonia

Pope Francis’ Health Improves As Chest Scan Confirms Progress: Vatican

Pope Francis Is Improving, His Prognosis No Longer ‘Guarded’, Vatican Says

Pope Francis, Showing ‘Good Response’ to Treatment, Thanks Volunteers for ‘Miracle of Tenderness’

What Is Double Pneumonia, The Lung Infection Pope Francis Has Been Battling?

Pope Francis Slept Well Through the Night and Is Still Resting, Vatican Says

Pope Francis Suffers Two Episodes Of Acute Respiratory Failure; Condition Remains Reserved: Vatican

Pope Francis Shows Signs Of Stability After Critical Health Scare

Pope’s Health Update: Head Of The Catholic Church Facing A Complex Lung Infection, Vatican Says Still Critical

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