Who will be the next pope? What to know about Pope Francis condition, conclave process
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
Pope Francis' condition improves, but speculation remains. Who could be the next pope?
Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.
'Pope Francis is stable and working': Hospital provides important health update
Pope Francis is in critical but stable condition with double pneumonia. Despite his illness, he continues to work from the hospital, making important decisions, including approving decrees for saints and planning meetings with cardinals.
Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Had Quiet Night at Hospital, Vatican Says
Images of Pope Francis are seen outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Pope Francis' health shows slight improvement, Vatican says
Blood tests have confirmed an improvement, according to the Vatican's update. The slight kidney insufficiency detected a few days ago has receded, and Francis is continuing to receive respiratory physiotherapy.
Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says
Pope Francis has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. The pope is spending his 13th night at Rome's Gemelli hospital,
Pope's condition shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says
The slight renal insufficiency the pope had in recent days subsided and a CAT scan of the chest showed a normal evolution of the pulmonary inflammatory picture.
What to Know About Pope Francis' Health Conditions
The eyes of the Catholic world are focused on Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a number of health issues. Here's what to know about the Pope's health situation—and what experts think it says about the risks of respiratory infections in older people.
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Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
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