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 rules out living in the Vatican or Argentina if he resigns
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing. Read more
Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric attack’ on Ukraine mall
A Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I have been able to walk for three days’
The 85-year-old pope has used a wheelchair for many of his public audiences for nearly two months. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body’
The 85-year-old pope noted that he needed to walk with a cane. Read more
Pope Francis won’t preside at Corpus Christi Mass and procession due to knee pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5. Read more
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
