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.
The Latest
General audience, Angelus remain suspended despite Pope Francis’ return to Vatican
Pope Francis is not expected to meet with large groups of faithful until at least the end of May. Read more
Pope Francis’ doctor: ‘We really thought we wouldn’t make it’
The head of the medical team that treated Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital revealed that at one point they had... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: A ‘thumbs up’ to the faithful as Pope Francis released from hospital
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization. Read more
Cardinal Parolin: no discussion of resignation by Pope Francis
“I think we should go by the medical reports, because they’re the ones that tell us exactly what the pope’s... Read more
Dancers dedicate tango to Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital
Tango enthusiasts, the emblematic dance of Pope Francis’ homeland, gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday to express their... Read more
Holy See shares first photo of Pope Francis since he entered Gemelli Hospital
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he entered Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 14. Read more
Pope Francis praises God for those who shine ‘light of his infinite love’ in the world
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his gratitude for those who bring God’s love into the world through their dedicated service... Read more
Rome marathon runners to hold 42-second silence for Pope Francis
Over 30,000 runners will hold 42 seconds of silence for Pope Francis before the start of the Rome marathon on... Read more
Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of pontificate and nearly 1 month in the hospital
On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of his election to the papacy, Pope Francis received hundreds of drawings, messages,... Read more
Chaldean Catholic patriarch: ‘Many Muslims contact me to find out how Pope Francis is doing’
The Chaldean patriarch of Baghdad, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, said most of the Iraqi population has been distressed by Pope... Read more
What does the Swiss Guard do while Pope Francis is in the hospital?
The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security of the... Read more
Jubilee pilgrims adding visit to Gemelli Hospital to pray for Pope Francis
Just outside the hospital, hundreds of the faithful with their own stories stop to pray every day at the feet... Read more
Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory insufficiency,’ Vatican says
The Holy Father was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 and has since been treated for respiratory infections,... Read more
Pope Francis health concerns top of mind at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Speakers and attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday prayed for Pope Francis amid his ongoing ailments... Read more
Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
U.S. Vice President JD Vance led attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in a prayer for Pope Francis’... Read more
Spanish bishops: Conditions for Pope Francis to resign are not met
The secretary-general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Francisco César García Magán, said the conditions for Pope Francis to resign... Read more
Pope Francis’ medical condition continues to improve, Vatican says
“Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis,” the... Read more
Gaza priest after speaking with Pope Francis: ‘We rejoice to hear his voice’
Father Gabriel Romanelli was able to speak with Pope Francis on Tuesday despite the fact that the pontiff remains hospitalized... Read more
CNA explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Francis is hospitalized?
Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties? Read more
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition, Vatican says
Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli... Read more
