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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Pope Francis cancels meetings for ‘mild flu-like condition’
The Vatican shared written copies of Pope Francis’ messages on AI and Christmas, as meetings with the 87-year-old pope were... Read more
Pope Francis spotted visiting Rome optometrist
The pope went to the eyewear store to change out the lenses of his glasses after having difficulty reading his... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king
Pope Francis chose not to read the homily prepared for Palm Sunday Mass at the last minute without explanation. Read more
Pope Francis visits the hospital: his health issues through the years
Pope Francis has faced numerous health challenges in recent years and yet still has maintained a busy schedule of meetings,... Read more
Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read reflection before hospital visit
The pope did not walk to his chair in the Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday as he normally does. Read more
Pope Francis visits hospital for diagnostic tests after Wednesday audience
“Dear brothers and sisters, I still have a bit of a cold,” Pope Francis said in a soft-spoken voice on... Read more
Pope Francis, recovering from ‘mild flu,’ renews call for peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis appeared in good form during his Angelus address, marking the the Ukraine war’s second anniversary and reflecting on... Read more
Pope Francis cancels Saturday audiences due to a mild flu, Vatican says
The cancellation comes after Pope Francis concluded a five-day Lenten retreat at his Vatican residence. Read more
Cardinal Parolin will represent Pope Francis at climate conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection. Read more
Pope Francis says he has ‘very acute infectious bronchitis’
“As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis quipped as he met participants in a health care ethics seminar... Read more
Vatican: Pope’s health ‘stable’; treatment continues as lung inflammation remains
The Vatican on Wednesday said Pope Francis’ health was stable as the Holy Father continues to receive treatment for ongoing... Read more
Pope Francis: Technological focus on efficiency dehumanizes today’s society
The desire for efficiency “absorbs the uniqueness of each into a bubble of uniformity,” Pope Francis warned. Read more
Pope Francis says he is ‘still not well,’ has aide read general audience speech
Pope Francis, who turns 87 in December, spoke softly into a microphone as he explained that he was “still not... Read more
The pope didn’t summon Spain’s bishops to ‘chew them out,’ Cardinal Omella says
Pope Francis met with Spanish bishops at the Vatican today to inform them of the conclusions of the apostolic visit... Read more
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
The pope, who will turn 87 next month, has faced several painful medical conditions over the last few years. Read more
Pope Francis’ health ‘stable’ despite breathing difficulties, Vatican says
The 86-year-old pope is being treated with antibiotics intravenously and is in “good and stable” condition without a fever, a... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis has ‘mild flu,’ went to hospital for precautionary testing
The pope, who turns 87 next month, has experienced a number of medical setbacks in recent years. Read more
Pope Francis says poor health won’t keep him away from World Youth Day 2023
In a new video, Pope Francis held up a gray, WYD-branded backpack and said, “I’m ready! I already have everything... Read more
Pope Francis makes first public speech since hospitalization for abdominal surgery
The 86-year-old pope smiled and waved from the window of the Apostolic Palace as he gave thanks for prayers and... Read more
‘I received a miracle,’ says mother of baby baptized by Pope Francis at hospital in March
The story of a Peruvian immigrant family in Italy has come to light during the convalescence of Pope Francis at... Read more
