The pope is undergoing hospital treatment for bilateral pneumonia. His prognosis is being kept closely guarded.

Pope Francis was resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia, ...

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

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Pope Francis suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure Monday, the Vatican said, a fresh setback in the worst health ...

The frail 88-year-old Catholic leader suffered further setbacks in what has become a more than two-week battle to overcome a ...

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Pope Francis's health has been suffering and he has been in hospital for just under three weeks amid a battle with pneumonia, ...

For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis' health. The pope has been at Rome's Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia ...

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ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis' condition remained stable on Tuesday, and his prognosis remains reserved, according to the Vatican. The pope had needed medical intervention amid two episodes of ...

Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.