Vatican City: Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his fight in hospital against pneumonia that his doctors considered ending treatment so that the 88-year-old pontiff could die peacefully, the head of the pope’s medical team said on Tuesday. After a breathing crisis on February 28 that involved Francis nearly choking … Read more
“The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is once again very serious,” said Pope (File) Vatican City: Pope Francis called Sunday for an “immediate” end to Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, and for the resumption of dialogue for the release of hostages and a “definitive ceasefire”. “I am saddened by the resumption of the … Read more
Vatican City: Pope Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday following a five-week stay to be treated for pneumonia, making his first public appearance since February 14 by waving to well-wishers from a balcony moments before he was discharged. Francis, 88, went to hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that became the … Read more
Pope’s doctors said that it would still take “a lot of time” for his aging body to fully heal, Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance in more than five weeks, waving from a balcony at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before his expected discharge from the facility later in the afternoon. Francis, … Read more
Vatican City: Pope Francis will make his first public appearance on Sunday with a blessing and a wave from Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling pneumonia in both lungs after being hospitalised. “Pope Francis intends to wave and offer a blessing from … Read more
Vatican City: Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding that the 88-year-old’s clinical condition was “improving” after more than one month in hospital. The Argentine pope has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14 suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, but the Vatican has reported … Read more
Vatican City: Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding that the 88-year-old’s clinical condition was “improving” after more than one month in hospital. The Argentine pope has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14 suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, but the Vatican has reported … Read more
Vatican City, Holy See: Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy’s newspaper of record, as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers from pneumonia in hospital. Emphasising the need for responsible journalism, he called in his letter dated March 14 for calm minds, noting that the media … Read more
Vatican City: Pope Francis is spending short moments breathing on his own, the Vatican said on Monday, the day after publishing the first photo of the 88-year-old since his hospitalisation a month ago. The head of the Catholic Church has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14, treated for pneumonia in both lungs. For … Read more
Pope Francis praying on Sunday from his hospital The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old pontiff was admitted more than a month ago to hospital for pneumonia in both lungs. “This morning Pope Francis concelebrated the Holy Mass in the chapel of the apartment on the tenth floor … Read more
Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and “facing a period of trial”, as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, who has weathered his setbacks along with periods of improvement since being hospitalised on February 14, sent a particularly personal message … Read more
Vatican City: Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing, the Vatican said on Saturday. “The clinical conditions of the Holy Father have remained stable, confirming the progress seen in the last week,” said the latest update … Read more