Pope Francis

Pope Francis’s condition “continues to be critical”, the Vatican said on Saturday, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required “high-flow oxygen”, and also blood transfusions. “At the moment the prognosis is reserved,” it said, as the head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a statement from the Vatican, doctors at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome where Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia and bronchitis say the pontiff suffered a respiratory crisis Saturday (Feb. 22), requiring an intervention to support his breathing.  “The conditions of the Holy Father…

A general view shows the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized for tests and treatment for bronchitis in Rome, on February 19, 2025. Photo by TIZIANA FABI /AFP via Getty Images Article content ROME — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory…

Pope Francis remains in a critical condition as he battles pneumonia and a worsening respiratory infection, the Vatican has confirmed. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since 14 February after experiencing a severe asthmatic crisis that has further complicated his pre-existing lung condition. According to the…

"He is not out of danger," said his physician, Dr. Luigi Carbone. Pope Francis is in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis, according to a report from the Associated Press. The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for a week due to a complex lung infection, and the Vatican confirmed…

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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni’s one-line statement early Sunday didn’t mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. “The…

Updated February 23rd 2025, 01:03 IST The Vatican on Saturday announced that Pope Francis remains in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis. Follow: Health Scare For Pope Francis As Vatican Reports Critical Condition | Image: Wikipedia Vatican reports Pope Francis in critical condition, urges Catholics to pray…

The 88-year-old pontiff is in critical condition after an asthmatic respiratory crisis, with pneumonia worsening his state A Vatican statement revealed the Pope remains alert but in pain, with a "reserved prognosis," signalling serious health concerns Catholic leaders and faithful worldwide have organized prayer vigils, with Cardinal Parolin urging unity…

A hand written message is placed in a candle of Pope Francis outside the Gemelli hospital - Copyright AFP Odd ANDERSEN Alice RITCHIE Pope Francis began a second week in hospital on Saturday, alert but still “not out of danger”, as top cardinals sought to dampen speculation about his future.…