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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Expressing 'great sorrow,' Pope Francis apologizes for postponed Africa trip
The pope apologized Sunday for having to call off his July visit to Congo and South Sudan due to his... Read more
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
On Pentecost, Pope Francis explained how to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice
The pope delivered his homily from a wheelchair in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis’ Lebanon trip ‘delayed for health reasons’
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’ Read more
Pope Francis uses wheelchair in public for first time since colon surgery
The pope was pushed in a wheelchair onto the stage of the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for not leaving his chair at Wednesday audience
‘Unfortunately, I won’t be able to stop among you due to my knee injury,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis to undergo medical procedure for ‘torn ligament’ in knee
‘I have been like this for some time, I cannot walk … It also brings a little pain, humiliation,’ the... Read more
Pope Francis moves meeting to Vatican home because of painful knee
Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The doctor has told me not to walk’
“It is a humiliation, but I offer it for your country,” Pope Francis told pilgrims from Slovakia. Read more
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain. Read more
Pope Francis cancels day’s activities due to knee pain, says Vatican
Knee pain has forced the 85-year-old pope to curtail his activities in recent weeks. Read more
Pope Francis comments on his knee pain
While meeting with members of the Trinitarian order on Monday, Pope Francis referred to his knee ailment, which kept him... Read more
Marking two months of war, Pope Francis says 'the attack must be stopped'
Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his call for a truce in Ukraine, saying "the attack must be stopped." Read more
Pope Francis’ agenda canceled for needed ‘medical checkups,’ Vatican says
Pope Francis’ agenda was cleared on Friday for needed medical checkups, a Vatican spokesperson said. The 85-year-old pontiff has been... Read more
Pope Francis addresses his health problems during in-flight press conference
The pope was speaking at the end of his two-day visit to the Mediterranean country. Read more
Pope Francis cancels Ash Wednesday Mass, trip to Florence due to knee pain
The Holy See press office said the pope was suffering from ‘acute gonalgia.’ Read more
Analysis: What's behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?
According to an Argentine priest who has known Pope Francis since his days in Buenos Aires, "there is only one... Read more
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after colon surgery
After leaving hospital, Pope Francis stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Read more
Pope Francis says seeing a psychiatrist helped him with anxiety when he was younger
Pope Francis has said that seeing a psychiatrist in Argentina helped him with anxiety when he was a younger priest... Read more
