From: Vatican News After 38 days Pope Francis leaves the Gemelli Hospital. By Andrea Tornielli 38 days have gone by since February 14, when Pope Francis left the Vatican to be hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital. These weeks have been challenging for an 88-year-old patient battling bilateral pneumonia. Medical …

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Mar 23, 2025 / 07:04 am Shortly before his expected release on Sunday, Pope Francis made a brief appearance from a fifth-floor balcony of the Gemelli Clinic in Rome to a crowd of faithful gathered outside the hospital. The moment marked his first public engagement in …

While the Pope’s condition continues to be stable, the Holy See Press Office explains “the doctors have not yet given any indication regarding his discharge from the hospital.” By Vatican News 3/21/2025 3:30 p.m. On Friday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: …

The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation at night, and has less need of high-flow oxygen therapy during the day. His motor and respiratory physiotheraphy is also making progress. By Vatican News 3/19/2025 2:00 p.m. On Wednesday evening, the Holy See Press Office …

The Holy See Press Office reports on the Pope’s health condition, noting slight improvements in his respiratory and motor functions. Vatican News 3/18/2025 3:30 p.m. Last night, Pope Francis did not require mechanical ventilation. This was one of the updates shared by the Holy See Press Office with journalists on …

Pope Francis is using high-flow oxygen therapy less frequently. The swelling in his hand, seen in the photo taken and published yesterday, has already improved. Vatican News 3/17/2025 3:15 p.m. On Monday evening, 17 March, the Holy See Press Office issued the following medical update on Pope Francis who is …

Given the Holy Father’s stable condition, doctors have not issued a medical bulletin on Friday evening. Noting that this is a “a positive sign” the Holy See Press Office thus informs that medical updates will be less frequent. Vatican News 3/14/2025 4:00 p.m. There are no significant developments in the …

Pope Francis celebrates the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, as he continues to follow the annual Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. By Vatican News 3/13/2025 2:30 p.m. The Holy See Press Office updated reporters on the Pope’s condition on Thursday evening, …

Pope Francis had a restful night and is continuing his treatment and physical therapy, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope’s doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital. By Vatican News 3/12/2025 8:30 a.m.Pope …

The Holy See Press Office provides a health update on Pope Francis on Tuesday evening. He continued the high-flow oxygenation therapy throughout the day. He also followed the spiritual exercises at the Vatican via video link with the Paul VI Hall, spent time in prayer, and received the Eucharist. Vatican …