Pope Francis skips traditional Good Friday procession in chilly Rome
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis skips traditional Good Friday procession in chilly Rome

LA Times  

Pope Francis, hospitalized recently with bronchitis, skipped the traditional Good Friday nighttime procession at the Colosseum because of chilly weather in Rome, staying instead at his home at the Vatican while thousands of faithful turned out for the torchlit event. The Vatican had said Francis would preside at the ancient Roman arena at the procession that recalls Jesus’ suffering before his crucifixion and death on a cross. World & Nation Pope Francis hospitalized with lung infection The Vatican says Pope Francis will be hospitalized for several days for treatment of a pulmonary infection after having difficulty breathing. The pope did keep his appointment at an early evening Good Friday prayer service at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Pope Presides Over Easter Vigil, Delivers 10-Minute Homily After Skipping Good Friday At Last Minute
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Presides Over Easter Vigil, Delivers 10-Minute Homily After Skipping Good Friday At Last Minute

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ROME — Pope Francis presided over the Vatican’s somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, delivering a 10-minute homily and baptizing eight people, a day after suddenly skipping the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health precaution. The Vatican had said Francis skipped the Good Friday procession to ensure his participation in both the vigil …

Pope presides over Easter Vigil, delivers 10-minute homily after skipping Good Friday at last minute
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope presides over Easter Vigil, delivers 10-minute homily after skipping Good Friday at last minute

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis presided over the Vatican’s somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, delivering a 10-minute homily and baptizing eight people, a day after suddenly skipping the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health precaution. The Vatican had said Francis skipped the Good Friday procession to ensure his participation in both the vigil service Saturday night, …

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, the Vatican said, making a last-minute decision that added to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy period. “To conserve his health in view of the vigil tomorrow and Mass on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis will follow the Via Crucis at …

Pope appears unable to climb a few steps as respiratory and mobility problems take their toll
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope appears unable to climb a few steps as respiratory and mobility problems take their toll

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis again asked an aide to read his remarks and was unable to get back onto his popemobile Wednesday, as lingering respiratory and mobility problems continued to take their toll on the 87-year-old pontiff. Francis presided over his weekly general audience, held outside for the first time this year in a chilly St. Peter’s Square. Late …

Vatican issues Pope Francis health update
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vatican issues Pope Francis health update

The Independent  

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Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says
10 months ago

Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has canceled an audience scheduled for Saturday as a precaution after coming down with mild flu, the Vatican press office said in a short statement, without adding further details. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said later Saturday that the pope’s weekly Sunday Angelus address was still to be confirmed, and that no further health updates were …

Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
1 year ago

Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis on Friday made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai. The pontiff prayed for Mary’s mercy for “all the people oppressed by injustice and poverty, tried by war,’’ adding a special prayer for “the tormented …

Pope says he’s ‘much better’ after a bout of bronchitis but still gets tired if he speaks too much
1 year ago

Pope says he’s ‘much better’ after a bout of bronchitis but still gets tired if he speaks too much

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis said Wednesday he was feeling “much better” after a two-week bout of bronchitis but again asked an aide to read his remarks. Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, told his weekly general audience that he still gets tired if he speaks too much. Explaining why he would ask his aide …

Pope ‘much better’ after bronchitis bout but still tires if he speaks too much
1 year ago

Pope ‘much better’ after bronchitis bout but still tires if he speaks too much

LA Times  

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pope Francis said Wednesday he was feeling “much better” after a two-week bout with bronchitis but again asked an aide to read his remarks for him. Explaining why he would ask his aide to read his remarks, he said: “I’m much better, but I get tired if …

Pope Francis says he’s doing better but again skips his window appearance facing St. Peter’s Square
1 year ago

Pope Francis says he’s doing better but again skips his window appearance facing St. Peter’s Square

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — For a second Sunday, an ailing Pope Francis skipped his popular window appearance to the public in St. Peter’s Square, but in televised remarks said he’s doing better even though his voice wouldn’t let him read all his comments aloud. I’m getting better, but the voice still isn’t” enough to read everything, Francis said. On Thursday, Francis …

Pope says he has acute bronchitis, doctors recommended against travel to avoid change in temperature
1 year ago

Pope says he has acute bronchitis, doctors recommended against travel to avoid change in temperature

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis said on Thursday that he is suffering from acute, infectious bronchitis and that doctors recommended he cancel his planned visit to Dubai this weekend to avoid the quick changes in temperature that would be involved. Francis had a previous case of acute bronchitis in the spring, when he was hospitalized for three days at Rome’s Gemelli …

Pope says he has acute bronchitis; doctors advise against traveling
1 year ago

Pope says he has acute bronchitis; doctors advise against traveling

LA Times  

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during a meeting at the Vatican on Thursday with the 2023 World Youth Day organizing committee. Pope Francis said on Thursday that he is suffering from acute, infectious bronchitis and that doctors recommended he cancel his planned visit to Dubai this weekend to avoid the quick changes in temperature that would be involved. It’s a …

Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing due to lung inflammation, Vatican says
1 year ago

Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing due to lung inflammation, Vatican says

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing as a result of a lung inflammation that forced him to cancel his scheduled address at the U.N. climate conference in Dubai and to delegate the reading of his weekly catechesis lesson and other remarks to aides, the Vatican said Wednesday. Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience at the …

Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
1 year ago

Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments, but he doesn’t have pneumonia or fever, the Vatican said Monday. Francis himself on Sunday revealed that he was suffering from the inflammation problem, explaining why he didn’t keep his weekly window appointment to greet people in St. Peter’s Square. Vatican’s …

Pope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for a climate conference
1 year ago

Pope Francis says he has a lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for a climate conference

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that he has a lung inflammation but will go later this week to Dubai to address the climate change conference. Francis skipped his weekly Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after the Vatican said he was suffering from a mild flu. “Besides war, our world is threatened …

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
1 year ago

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said. The test at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where Francis was treated for a respiratory infection earlier this year, was done to rule out any possible respiratory problems and came back negative, Bruni …

Recovering Pope visits children’s cancer ward before Friday discharge from hospital
1 year, 6 months ago

Recovering Pope visits children’s cancer ward before Friday discharge from hospital

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis visited the children’s cancer ward of Rome’s Gemelli hospital on the eve of his expected discharge following abdominal surgery, the Vatican said Thursday. The Vatican released the first images of Francis since his June 7 hospitalization, showing him in his wheelchair in the corridor of the pediatric oncology ward, meeting with children, their parents and medical …

Pope expected to be released soon from hospital after abdominal surgery: Vatican
1 year, 6 months ago

Pope expected to be released soon from hospital after abdominal surgery: Vatican

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis is expected to …

Pope briefly at hospital for tests two months after bronchitis, returns to Vatican
1 year, 6 months ago

Pope briefly at hospital for tests two months after bronchitis, returns to Vatican

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis briefly went to Rome’s main hospital on Tuesday for tests and returned to the Vatican, two months after he was hospitalized with an acute case of bronchitis. Witnesses at the Vatican’s Perugino gate, one of the main entrances to the city state, told The Associated Press that Francis greeted guards as he usually does before returning …

Pope Francis skips meeting because he is running a fever, the Vatican says
1 year, 6 months ago

Pope Francis skips meeting because he is running a fever, the Vatican says

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis skipped meetings Friday because he was running a fever after a particularly busy day, the Vatican said. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said Francis was tired and attributed the fever to the fact that Francis had greeted, one by one, a particularly big crowd of his school foundation Thursday afternoon. A Vatican official, speaking on condition …

Pope Francis comes down with fever, cancels meetings, Vatican says
1 year, 6 months ago

Pope Francis comes down with fever, cancels meetings, Vatican says

LA Times  

Pope Francis skipped meetings Friday because he was running a fever after a particularly busy day, the Vatican said. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said Francis was tired and attributed the fever to the fact that the pontiff had greeted, one by one, members of a particularly big crowd from his school foundation Thursday afternoon. A Vatican official, speaking on condition …

After skipping Good Friday procession, Pope Francis returns to public eye
1 year, 8 months ago

After skipping Good Friday procession, Pope Francis returns to public eye

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis returned to public view on Saturday, presiding over Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, a day after unseasonably chilly weather in Rome convinced the recently ailing pontiff to skip Good Friday's nighttime procession at the Colosseum. Pope Francis leads the Easter Vigil mass on April 8, 2023 at St. Peter's basilica in The Vatican, as part of …

Pope Francis to skip Good Friday procession due to cold weather
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis to skip Good Friday procession due to cold weather

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis, who is recovering from bronchitis and last week spent three nights in hospital, will not attend the traditional "Way of the Cross" prayer service on Good Friday, the Vatican said. Pope Francis presides over the Passion of the Lord mass on Good Friday at St. Peter's basilica in The Vatican, on April 7 as part of celebrations of …

Pope leads Holy Thursday service in Vatican basilica
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope leads Holy Thursday service in Vatican basilica

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis led the first …

Pope Francis Presides over Palm Sunday Mass After Hospital Stay
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis Presides over Palm Sunday Mass After Hospital Stay

News 18  

Pope Francis presided over mass in St Peter’s Square Sunday, as he kicked off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis. He looked serious as he followed the procession through St Peter’s Square of religious figures, including red-robed cardinals, carrying large palm leaves and olive branches. As a smiling Francis had left …

Pope Francis returns home from hospital
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis returns home from hospital

Deccan Chronicle  

Vatican City: Pope Francis, on Saturday morning, was released from the Gemelli Hospital after being treated for bronchitis, according to the Vatican news. In a statement, released on Saturday morning, Holy See Press Office noted that, before his departure, the Holy Father greeted the leadership of the hospital, including Franco Anelli, the Rector of the Catholic University of the Sacred …

Pope Francis has marked Palm Sunday in the Vatican square following his hospital stay
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis has marked Palm Sunday in the Vatican square following his hospital stay

NPR  

Pope Francis has marked Palm Sunday in the Vatican square following his hospital stay Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP Andrew Medichini/AP VATICAN CITY — Bundled in a long, white coat and battling a hoarse voice, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of thousands of faithful on Palm Sunday, a day after he left …

Pope Francis expected to be discharged from hospital
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis expected to be discharged from hospital

Deccan Chronicle  

ROME: Pope Francis was set to leave hospital on Saturday after a three-night stay for treatment of bronchitis, and begin preparations for the most important week in the Christian calendar. On Friday, the pope visited the children's cancer ward at the hospital, handing out chocolate Easter eggs and even baptising a weeks-old baby boy, according to a video published by …

Pope Francis has been discharged from hospital following treatment for bronchitis
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis has been discharged from hospital following treatment for bronchitis

NPR  

Pope Francis has been discharged from hospital following treatment for bronchitis Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP Gregorio Borgia/AP ROME — Pope Francis was discharged on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away: "I'm still alive." Before departing, Francis had an emotional moment with a Rome couple whose …

Pope Francis ready to be discharged, ate pizza, baptised baby in hospital
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis ready to be discharged, ate pizza, baptised baby in hospital

India Today  

Pope Francis has been cleared by doctors for discharge on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff had pizza one evening with medical staff and baptized a baby in the pediatrics ward. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, in one of several updates on Friday, also said that Francis will be …

Vatican: Pope OK to leave hospital, has pizza, baptizes baby
1 year, 8 months ago

Vatican: Pope OK to leave hospital, has pizza, baptizes baby

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis has been cleared by doctors for discharge on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, the Vatican said, adding that the pontiff had pizza one evening with medical staff and baptized a baby in the pediatrics ward. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, in one of several updates on Friday, also said that Francis …

Pope showing 'marked improvement,' could leave hospital soon; PM Modi wishes him speedy recovery
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope showing 'marked improvement,' could leave hospital soon; PM Modi wishes him speedy recovery

The Hindu  

Pope Francis showed a “marked improvement” on March 30 after being given intravenous antibiotics for a bronchitis infection and could be released from the hospital in the coming days, the Vatican and his doctors reported. PM Modi wishes Pope a speedy recovery Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 31 wished Pope Francis good health and a speedy recovery from his …

PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Pope Francis
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Pope Francis

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished Pope Francis good health and a speedy recovery from his illness after the pontiff was hospitalised with a respiratory infection. "Praying for the good health and speedy recovery of Pope Francis,” PM Modi tweeted. After the clinical check-up and tests, the doctors said that Pope Francis had bronchitis and were administering …

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday

NPR  

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday Enlarge this image toggle caption Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images ROME — The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday, three days after he was hospitalized for respiratory problems. In a brief statement, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said …

Pope Francis to leave hospital Saturday in time for Holy Week, Vatican says
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis to leave hospital Saturday in time for Holy Week, Vatican says

LA Times  

Pope Francis meets children at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. Pope Francis is expected to be discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he is being treated for bronchitis, according to the Vatican, which said that the pontiff was recovering in a “normal” way, had pizza for dinner and would be in …

Pope showing ‘marked improvement,’ could leave hospital soon
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope showing ‘marked improvement,’ could leave hospital soon

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis showed a “marked improvement” Thursday after being given intravenous antibiotics for a bronchitis infection and could be released from the hospital in the coming days, the Vatican and his doctors reported. The infection “required the administration of antibiotic therapy on an infusion basis which produced the expected effects with a marked improvement in his state of …

Pope Francis had peaceful night in hospital, says Vatican source
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis had peaceful night in hospital, says Vatican source

The Hindu  

Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital, a Vatican source said on March 30, 2023, a day after the 86-year-old pontiff was hospitalised with a respiratory infection. According to Italian news agency ANSA, nursing staff "are very optimistic" that, barring surprises, the Pope could be discharged in time for Palm Sunday celebrations on April 2. ANSA, quoting unnamed hospital …

Pope Francis hospitalised with breathing difficulties, tests confirm respiratory infection
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis hospitalised with breathing difficulties, tests confirm respiratory infection

India Today  

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the Rome hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said. The 86-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, doesn’t have COVID-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement late Wednesday. President Joe Biden, …

Pope Francis to be hospitalised for days for lung infection: Vatican
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis to be hospitalised for days for lung infection: Vatican

The Hindu  

Pope Francis was hospitalised with a lung infection on March 29 after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said. It immediately raised questions about Pope Francis’ overall health, and his ability to celebrate the busy Holy Week events that are due to begin this weekend with Palm …

Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the Rome hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said. The 86-year-old pope, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, doesn’t have COVID-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement late Wednesday. …

Pope Francis hospitalized with lung infection
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis hospitalized with lung infection

LA Times  

Pope Francis hugs a child at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection on Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said. It immediately raised questions about Francis’ overall health, and his …

Pope Francis has been hospitalized after having breathing trouble, the Vatican says
1 year, 8 months ago

Pope Francis has been hospitalized after having breathing trouble, the Vatican says

NPR  

Pope Francis has been hospitalized after having breathing trouble, the Vatican says Enlarge this image toggle caption Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images ROME — The Vatican says Pope Francis has been taken to a Rome hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's second statement said that hospital tests showed Francis is suffering …

Pope cancels an appointment, some speeches due to bad cold
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope cancels an appointment, some speeches due to bad cold

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis canceled one audience and skipped speeches he was set to deliver Thursday because of a bad cold, the Vatican said. Francis, 86, did meet with young Orthodox priests and monks and members of the Max Planck Society, the German research organization that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. But because of a “bad cold,” Francis …

Pope Francis returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery
3 years, 5 months ago

Pope Francis returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis was discharged from a Rome hospital and returned home to the Vatican on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing surgery to remove half his colon. Francis, 84, stopped at St. Mary Major Basilica to give thanks for the success of the operation and pray for others before returning home, the Vatican said. The Vatican had originally said …

Bout of Sciatica Forces Pope to Skip New Year's Masses: Vatican City
3 years, 11 months ago

Bout of Sciatica Forces Pope to Skip New Year's Masses: Vatican City

News 18  

Pope Francis will be unable to celebrate New Year’s masses Thursday evening and Friday morning at St Peter’s Basilica because he is suffering from sciatica, the Vatican announced. Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals, will celebrate the vespers on Thursday, while Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin — the pope’s right-hand man — will preside over …

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