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Pope Francis has peaceful ninth night in the hospital

By Vatican News Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night in the hospital, the Holy See Press Office published on Sunday morning, issuing its latest note to journalists as the Holy Father is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Again this morning, the Pope used nasal cannulas …
Pope at Gemelli Hospital, respiratory crisis in the morning

Vatican News The Holy See Press Office issued the following medical update on Pope Francis on Saturday evening: The condition of the Holy Father continues to be critical. Therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger. This morning, Pope Francis experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged …
Doctors: Pope responding to treatment but not yet out of danger

By Vatican News Pope Francis is not “in danger of death”, but he’s also not fully “out of danger”, members of his medical team have said. At a press conference in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Dr Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking care of the Pope, and Dr Luigi …
Pope has good night at Gemelli Hospital

By Vatican News “The night went well, and this morning Pope Francis got up and had breakfast.” This is the update from the Holy See Press Office on Friday, February 21. Last night’s communication reported that Pope Francis’ clinical condition, since his hospitalization at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome on …
Pope has restful night, has breakfast in armchair

By Vatican News “Pope Francis has had a restful night and this morning, got out of bed and had breakfast in an armchair,” the Holy See Press Office stated in a note to journalists on Thursday morning. Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Wednesday …
Doctors say Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ while in hospital

By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 19, 2025 / 14:20 pm Pope Francis’ health condition has remained stable as he continues a stay in the hospital, though recent bloodwork showed a “slight improvement,” the Vatican said on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood …
Italian Premier visits Pope Francis in hospital

By Vatican News On Wednesday afternoon, February 19, Pope Francis received a visit from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to an official statement, the Prime Minister conveyed to the Pontiff best wishes for a speedy recovery on behalf of the Government and the entire Nation. “I am very pleased …
Pope has double pneumonia; condition remains ‘complex’

By Vatican News “Laboratory tests, chest X-rays, and the clinical condition of the Holy Father continue to present a complex picture.” In a message to journalists on Tuesday evening, the Holy See Press Office gave the latest update on the Pope’s health since he was hospitalized on Friday to receive …
Pope’s complex clinical picture requires longer hospitalization

By Vatican News “The results of the medical tests carried out over the past few days and today have shown a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further change in therapy. “All tests carried out to date are indicative of a complex clinical picture that …
Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis

By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 14, 2025 / 06:05 am Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14, following meetings with a number of people, including …