Pope Francis latest health update

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Who's who at the Vatican? Here's what to know amid Pope Francis health concerns
For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications.
Pope Francis’ Health Worsens After 17 Days In Hospital
Pope Francis has been placed back on mechanical ventilation following medical episodes after 17 days in the hospital. The Vatican announced in
Pope Francis suffers another serious health setback
Pope Francis suffered two new acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, in another setback to his battle to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said. Doctors extracted “copious” amounts of mucus from his lungs during two bronchoscopies,
Pope Francis didn't need mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis, the Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis' health raises concern as Vatican prepares
The health of Pope Francis is causing increasing concern. Disturbing information is coming from the Vatican about the deteriorating condition of the Holy Father. Is the Vatican preparing for a conclave?
Pope Francis suffers new health crises, Vatican says
The Vatican said the mucus was the body’s reaction to the original pneumonia infection and not a new infection, given laboratory tests don’t indicate any new bacteria. Francis remained alert, oriented and cooperated with medical personnel.
Pope Francis overcoming health setback in pneumonia battle | Morning in America
Pope Francis was up and receiving therapy on Monday after going off mechanical ventilation and showing no sign of new infection following a respiratory crisis late last week, the Vatican said. Heidi Schlumpf,
Vatican issues statement on Pope's health condition
Pope Francis' condition remains stable on March 4, with no episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm, according to Vatican News. The Vatican press office stated that the Pope did not experience any respiratory distress or bronchospasms today.
Pope Francis' health deteriorates as Vatican prepares quietly
The health of Pope Francis is causing increasing concern. The Vatican is providing disturbing information about the Holy Father's deteriorating condition. Is the Vatican preparing for a conclave? In recent days,
Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis is in stable condition and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after ...
What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?
Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made ...
Pope Francis' condition improves, but speculation remains. Who could be the next pope?
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the ...
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses ...
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Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
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The Pope Is Critically Ill. Far-Right Catholic Trolls Are Out in Force.
Over the weekend, the Vatican announced serious complications in the recovery of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized for 10 days, is battling pneumonia and on Sunday ...
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Pope Francis’ condition isn’t life-threatening but ‘not out of danger’
Pope Francis’ complex respiratory infection isn’t life-threatening, but he’s not out of danger, his medical team said Friday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked his first week in the hospital ...
Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says
Pope Francis is sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia while he remains in critical condition.