Pope Francis leaves hospital ‘better than before’ intestinal surgery 9 days ago
1 year, 7 months ago

Pope Francis leaves hospital ‘better than before’ intestinal surgery 9 days ago

LA Times  

Pope Francis leaves the Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday after spending nine days there. Pope Francis was discharged Friday from the Rome hospital where he had abdominal surgery nine days earlier to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring, with his surgeon saying the pontiff is now “better than before” the hospitalization. The Vatican press office announced Friday that Francis would make his traditional Sunday noon appearance at an Apostolic Palace window overlooking St. Peter’s Square to greet the public, an engagement that lasts about 10 minutes. Before he arrived back home, Francis made two more stops — first at a convent adjacent to the Vatican to greet nuns, and then outside one of the walled city’s gates, where he got out of the car to thank and shake hands with the police officers who provided a motorcycle escort.

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Pope Francis had diagnostic tests in a Rome hospital after his weekly audience
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis had diagnostic tests in a Rome hospital after his weekly audience

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who recently had the flu, was brought to a hospital in Rome for diagnostic testing after the papal audience Wednesday, the Vatican said, without giving further details. The pope also canceled appointments Saturday and Monday due to the flu, but appeared as usual for the Sunday blessing from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. This …

Pope ‘much better’ after bronchitis bout but still tires if he speaks too much
1 year, 1 month 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 getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
1 year, 1 month 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 …

'Still alive,' Pope Francis jokes as he leaves a Rome hospital 9 days after surgery
1 year, 7 months ago

'Still alive,' Pope Francis jokes as he leaves a Rome hospital 9 days after surgery

NPR  

'Still alive,' Pope Francis jokes as he leaves a Rome hospital 9 days after surgery Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP Andrew Medichini/AP ROME — Pope Francis was discharged Friday from the Rome hospital where he underwent abdominal surgery to repair a hernia and remove scarring from previous operations, with his surgeon saying the pontiff was "better than before" …

Recovering Pope visits children’s cancer ward before Friday discharge from hospital
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 Francis has scar tissue removed, hernia repaired during 3-hour abdominal surgery
1 year, 7 months ago

Pope Francis has scar tissue removed, hernia repaired during 3-hour abdominal surgery

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis underwent successful surgery Wednesday to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the latest maladies to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of abdominal and endocrine sciences at Gemelli, who also performed Francis’ 2021 colon surgery, said the operation …

What kind of surgery did Pope Francis have, and why?
1 year, 7 months ago

What kind of surgery did Pope Francis have, and why?

Associated Press  

LONDON — Pope Francis emerged from a three-hour abdominal surgery at a Rome hospital on Wednesday evening, with no known complications, the Vatican said. Authorities said Francis was alert and responsive and that he had “responded well.” Doctors not linked to the pope’s care said hernias were a known risk after previous operations and typically only become problematic when patients …

Pope Francis Emerges From 3-Hour Hernia Surgery Without Complications
1 year, 7 months ago

Pope Francis Emerges From 3-Hour Hernia Surgery Without Complications

Huff Post  

ROME — Pope Francis underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago. The Vatican said there were no complications during the three-hour surgery, which required Francis to be under general anesthesia. And if you don’t take care of it, …

A look at Pope Francis’ health over the years
1 year, 7 months ago

A look at Pope Francis’ health over the years

Associated Press  

Pope Francis has had three hospitalizations since he was elected pope in 2013, and underwent major surgery as a young man to have part of one lung removed. He also has a personal nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, an employee of the Vatican health system whom Francis credited with saving his life when Strappetti diagnosed the 2021 intestinal problem. March 29-April 1, …

Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery under general anaesthesia
1 year, 7 months ago

Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery under general anaesthesia

The Hindu  

Pope Francis went to the hospital on June 7 to undergo abdominal surgery to treat an intestinal blockage, two years after he had 33 centimetres of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine. The Vatican said Pope Francis, 86, would be put under general anaesthesia for the procedure on June 7 afternoon and would …

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome
1 year, 7 months ago

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome

NPR  

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome Enlarge this image toggle caption Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images Pope Francis underwent abdominal surgery Wednesday afternoon after being admitted to A. Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, according to the Vatican. The pope underwent "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia," …

Pope Francis has scar tissue removed, hernia repaired during 3-hour abdominal surgery
1 year, 7 months ago

Pope Francis has scar tissue removed, hernia repaired during 3-hour abdominal surgery

LA Times  

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pope Francis underwent successful surgery Wednesday to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the latest maladies to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, director of abdominal …

Pope briefly at hospital for tests two months after bronchitis, returns to Vatican
1 year, 7 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 traditional Good Friday procession in chilly Rome
1 year, 9 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 …

Pope Francis returns home from hospital
1 year, 9 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 leaves hospital; 'Still alive,' he quips
1 year, 9 months ago

Pope Francis leaves hospital; 'Still alive,' he quips

The Hindu  

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.” Pope Francis, 86, was hospitalised on Wednesday at Gemelli Polyclinic after reportedly having breathing difficulties following his weekly public audience. Before departing, the Pope had an emotional moment with a Rome couple whose 5-year-old …

Pope Francis expected to be discharged from hospital
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

‘Still alive,’ Pope Francis quips, as he leaves Rome hospital
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Still alive,’ Pope Francis quips, as he leaves Rome hospital

LA Times  

Pope Francis consoles Serena Subania and Matteo Rugghia, left, who lost their 5-year-old daughter Angelica on Friday night, as he leaves the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome on Saturday after receiving treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being …

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday
1 year, 9 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 showing ‘marked improvement,’ could leave hospital soon
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 Denies Resignation Report, Says Leads Normal Life After Surgery
3 years, 4 months ago

Pope Francis Denies Resignation Report, Says Leads Normal Life After Surgery

News 18  

Pope Francis is not thinking of resigning and is living "a totally normal life" following intestinal surgery in July, he said in a radio interview broadcast on Wednesday. Speaking to Spanish radio network COPE, Francis, 84, dismissed an Italian newspaper report that he might step down, saying: "I don't know where they got it from last week that I was …

Pope on health: thanks to surgery I can eat whatever I want
3 years, 4 months ago

Pope on health: thanks to surgery I can eat whatever I want

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis says thanks to surgery that removed a portion of his colon he can now eat whatever he wants and leads “a totally normal life.” The pontiff in a pre-recorded radio interview broadcast on Wednesday spoke about his health in the aftermath of the July 4 scheduled surgery at a Rome hospital. “Now I can eat …

2 weeks post-surgery, Pope Francis appears at Vatican window
3 years, 5 months ago

2 weeks post-surgery, Pope Francis appears at Vatican window

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Two weeks after surgery that removed a portion of his colon, Pope Francis on Sunday resumed his weekly appearances from a Vatican window to bless the faithful in St. Peter’s Square. “May the desire that has guided the people of South Africa to be reborn in harmony among all its children not be forgotten,’' Francis said. “I …

Pope Francis returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery
3 years, 6 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 …

Pope Francis is released from hospital, returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery
3 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis is released from hospital, returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery

LA Times  

Pope Francis was discharged from a Rome hospital and returned to the Vatican on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon. Francis, 84, gave thanks for the success of the operation and offered prayers for others during a visit, en route home, to Rome’s St. Mary Major basilica, the Vatican said. “I’m happy the pope …

Pope Francis Seen Leaving Hospital 10 Days After Intestinal Surgery
3 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis Seen Leaving Hospital 10 Days After Intestinal Surgery

NPR  

Pope Francis Seen Leaving Hospital 10 Days After Intestinal Surgery Enlarge this image toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Alessandra Tarantino/AP ROME — Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon. Associated Press journalists saw a car carrying Francis, 84, leaving Rome's Gemelli Polytechnic hospital Wednesday morning. Francis had half …

Pope had severe narrowing of the colon, recovery continues
3 years, 6 months ago

Pope had severe narrowing of the colon, recovery continues

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis’ recovery from intestinal surgery continues to be “regular and satisfactory,” the Vatican said Wednesday, as it revealed that final examinations showed he had suffered a “severe” narrowing of his colon. The Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, said the 84-year-old pope was continuing to eat regularly following Sunday’s surgery to remove half his colon, and that intravenous therapy …

Sciatica, Therapy & Lung Inflammation: Pope Francis's Health Through the Decades
3 years, 6 months ago

Sciatica, Therapy & Lung Inflammation: Pope Francis's Health Through the Decades

News 18  

Pope Francis, who has just undergone surgery for an inflamed large colon, is believed to be otherwise in relatively good health, despite having had part of his lung removed when young. He recalled the incident in a recent book, “Let Us Dream”, saying: “I have some sense of how people with coronavirus feel as they struggle to breathe on ventilators.” …

Pope Francis in Good Condition After Intestinal Surgery, Says Vatican
3 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis in Good Condition After Intestinal Surgery, Says Vatican

News 18  

Pope Francis is doing well following intestinal surgery, the Vatican said on Sunday after the 84-year-old pontiff was hospitalised for the first time since his election in 2013. Francis underwent surgery for symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon, a condition where sac-like pouches protrude from the muscular layer of the colon, leading it to become narrow. The pope appeared to …

Pope Francis Said To Be In Good Condition Following Colon Surgery
3 years, 6 months ago

Pope Francis Said To Be In Good Condition Following Colon Surgery

NPR  

Pope Francis Said To Be In Good Condition Following Colon Surgery AILSA CHANG, HOST: One day after the Vatican's surprise announcement that Pope Francis had been hospitalized for scheduled intestinal surgery, the pope is said to be alert and overall in good condition. SYLVIA POGGIOLI, BYLINE: The first bulletin issued after the pope underwent surgery came at close to midnight …

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