Vatican says Pope Francis is ‘improving slightly’ as cardinals acknowledge resignation is possible

Associated Press 02/21/2025

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ overall clinical condition is “improving slightly” and his heart is working well as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican said Thursday, as some of his cardinals cheered him on and insisted that the…

Palma urges faithful to pray for Pope Francis’ health

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has urged Catholics here to pray for the recovery of Pope Francis who recently suffered a bout of double pneumonia. Palma, in a statement on Thursday, Feb. 20, invited…

Manila Archbishop urges community prayers for Pope Francis’ recovery

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnetINQUIRER.net 02/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Wednesday urged the community to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery as he remains hospitalized with double pneumonia. Advincula said that this request is a response to the appeal…

Pope has ‘polymicrobial respiratory tract infection’, what is that?

Associated Press 02/18/2025

LONDON — Vatican authorities said Monday that Pope Francis has a complex infection in his respiratory system and will require more targeted drug treatment. Officials said the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,”…

Vatican: Pope Francis’ condition ‘complex,’ hospital stay extended

Agemce France Presse 02/18/2025

ROME, Italy – The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Francis, who was hospitalized for bronchitis four days ago, is experiencing a “complex clinical picture,” suggesting that the 88-year-old may remain in the hospital longer than initially…

Pope’s health issues: Surgeries, acupuncture, therapy

Agence France Presse 02/18/2025

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis’s hospitalization for bronchitis is only the latest in a series of health issues suffered by the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church. Here are some of the medical problems the…

Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized with bronchitis

Agence France Presse 02/15/2025

ROME, Italy — Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff. Francis, who has been breathless in recent days…

Pope calls for Gaza ceasefire to be ‘immediately respected’

Agence France Presse 01/19/2025

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be “immediately respected”, as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of hostages. “I…

Pope Francis hurts his arm after falling for 2nd time in over a month

Associated Press 01/17/2025

ROME — Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin. Francis didn’t break his arm, but a sling was…

Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel

Associated Press 01/12/2025

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition that marks the end of the Christmas holiday period at…

Pope Francis appoints new Tarlac bishop

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA – Pope Francis on Sunday appointed Bishop Roberto Mallari to lead the 61-year-old Diocese of Tarlac. The pontiff made the announcement in Rome around 7 p.m. Manila time. Mallari replaces the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg who passed…

Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison

Associated Press 12/27/2024

ROME — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and involving them in the Catholic Church’s once every quarter-century celebration that is expected to bring…

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