ROME — The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward notching some important milestones in his papacy: the 12th anniversary Thursday of his election as pope and a near-record in hospital stays for a pontiff. The Vatican said Wednesday that Francis had a quiet night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. … Read more
Pope Francis woke up Tuesday to good news from his doctors: They upgraded his prognosis and say he is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of the double pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month in the longest and gravest threat to his 12-year papacy. The 88-year-old pope … Read more
ROME — Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s weeklong spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continued his recovery Monday from double pneumonia and looks ahead to the 12th anniversary of his election amid questions about what the future of his papacy might look like. Francis followed the opening of the retreat by … Read more
ROME — Pope Francis issued a message Sunday thanking volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” they offer the sick, as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia and doctors reported positive news. After more than three weeks in the hospital, the 88-year-old pope is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” … Read more
Pope Francis has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” after more than three weeks in the hospital, the Vatican said Saturday. “The clinical condition of the Holy Father in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, demonstrates a good response to therapy,” a statement from the Vatican’s Holy See Press Office said. The Vatican said Francis’ … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Pope Francis thanks supporters for prayers in audio message 02:19 UP NEXT Pope Francis suffers 2 acute respiratory failures 01:49 Vatican says Pope Francis is resting and stable 00:24 Vatican says Pope Francis had another ‘peaceful night’ in … Read more
Pope Francis addressed his flock via an audio recording Thursday for the first time since he was admitted last month to the hospital. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here,” Francis said, his voice echoing through St. Peter’s Square. … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Pope Franciswho has been in hospital for almost three weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another “tranquil” night and is still resting, the Vatican said Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required continuously evolving treatment. On Wednesday, the Vatican … Read more
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ROME — Pope Francis, 88, suffered two “acute respiratory insufficiency” episodes Monday, another setback in his recovery from double pneumonia. The Vatican said the pope’s episodes were caused by “a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and resulting bronchospasm.” Two bronchoscopies — when doctors use a bronchoscope to examine the windpipe and the lungs — were performed. … Read more
