Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY, Rome — Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he battles pneumonia in both lungs, with the Vatican confirming Sunday, February 23, 2025, that blood tests have detected mild signs of kidney failure. While the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition remains serious, the Vatican stated that the renal issues are…

LATEST  |  Pope ‘resting in hospital’ after early stages of kidney failure detected Groups of people were gathering to pray outside Gemelli hospital The one-line statement did not say if Francis, 88, had woken up Pope ‘resting in hospital’ after early stages of kidney failure detected. Irish Independent Newsdesk Mon…

Candles bearing the image of Pope Francis outside Rome's Gemelli hospital. Alamy Stock Photo Catholic Church Yesterday, the Holy See said blood tests had shown that the 88-year-old had a ‘mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control’. LAST UPDATE | 24 Feb POPE FRANCIS REMAINS in a “critical condition”…

By Nicole Winfield Updated February 24, 2025 — 5.57pm Rome: Pope Francis was resting on Monday after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalisation for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney failure, the Vatican said. The one-line statement did not say…

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed some work, the Vatican said, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began. The Vatican’s evening bulletin was more upbeat…

Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospital admission for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of kidney failure, the Vatican said. The one-line statement did not say if Francis, 88, had woken up. “The night passed well, the…

Pope Francis is in good spirits, eating normally and continuing to receive treatment, Vatican sources have said. Earlier on Monday morning, the Vatican issued a short statement saying the pontiff was "resting" in hospital and the night "went well". The updates on his health follow a statement on Sunday in…

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February 23, 2025 @ 8:55 PM The cast of “Conclave” celebrated their ensemble win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, but acknowledged the real-life parallels to the movie — which chronicles the secret process of electing a pope — amid Pope Francis’ current health crisis. “We are very,…

Pope Francis asks an aide to read the speech on his behalf as he holds the weekly general audience, in Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican, February 12, 2025. — Reuters VATICAN CITY: The Vatican said on Sunday that Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition…