Latest news about Pope Francis' health
Pope Francis has faced numerous health challenges in recent years, and yet still has maintained a busy schedule of meetings, Masses, and travel since 2020.
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UPDATE: Pope Francis has bronchitis but is resting and improving, Vatican says
Pope Francis is exhibiting “marked improvement” after being admitted to the hospital Wednesday with difficulty breathing, which was later diagnosed... Read more
U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery. Read more
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
“Pope Francis rested well overnight. The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment,” Matteo Bruni... Read more
Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis at Rome hospital to undergo checkups
Pope Francis has been undergoing some medical checkups at one of Rome’s most prominent hospitals since Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis has ‘strong cold’
The message said that due to a “strong cold,” the pope did not read his speeches aloud at two morning... Read more
Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference: God accompanies people with same-sex attraction
The pope also answered questions about tensions within the Church and spoke about his desire to go to India next... Read more
Pope Francis says intestinal problems have ‘returned’ but insists, ‘I’m in good health’
The 86-year-old pontiff discussed his health and possible retirement in a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press published Jan. 25. Read more
Pope Francis: Resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’
In a recent interview, Pope Francis said he has signed his resignation in case his health prevents him from continuing... Read more
Head doctor for Madrid soccer team calls Pope Francis a ‘very stubborn patient’
The Vatican has recruited the head doctor of a Madrid soccer team among a team of specialists to help treat... Read more
Pope Francis appoints nurse as his ‘personal health care assistant’
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.” Read more
Pope Francis rules out living in the Vatican or Argentina if he resigns
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing. Read more
Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric attack’ on Ukraine mall
A Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I have been able to walk for three days’
The 85-year-old pope has used a wheelchair for many of his public audiences for nearly two months. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body’
The 85-year-old pope noted that he needed to walk with a cane. Read more
Pope Francis won’t preside at Corpus Christi Mass and procession due to knee pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5. Read more
Expressing 'great sorrow,' Pope Francis apologizes for postponed Africa trip
The pope apologized Sunday for having to call off his July visit to Congo and South Sudan due to his... Read more
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
