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 very acute, infectious bronchitis.” Previously the Vatican had said Francis was suffering from a lung inflammation and the flu. Francis had a previous case of acute bronchitis in the spring, when he was hospitalized for three days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital so he could receive intravenous antibiotics. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said Thursday the Holy See was still trying to figure out how it would be represented at Dubai, where the U.N. climate conference, or COP 28, is underway.

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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 suffers ‘a touch of bronchitis’, fails to complete his speech
11 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis suffers ‘a touch of bronchitis’, fails to complete his speech

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis' health issues continue to affect his religious duties. On Friday, the religious leader complained of "a touch of bronchitis" and couldn't complete his address to a group of French religious communications experts at the Vatican, reported news agency Reuters. Pope Francis meets participants to the symposium "Universite des Communicants en Eglise" at the Vatican Francis interrupted his welcome …

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 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 cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors’ orders while recovering from flu
1 year ago

Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors’ orders while recovering from flu

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders Tuesday, even though he is recovering from the flu and lung inflammation, the Vatican said. The Vatican spokesman held his traditional pre-trip briefing earlier in the day and fielded questions about Francis’ planned bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Dubai conference. …

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai’s COP28 over health issues
1 year ago

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai’s COP28 over health issues

Al Jazeera  

The 86-year-old would have been the first pontiff to address the United Nations climate conference. Pope Francis has cancelled his trip to the United Arab Emirates for a United Nations climate summit on doctors’ orders as he recovers from the flu and lung inflammation, the Vatican says. On Tuesday, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis’s health was improving after 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 lung inflammation but will go to Dubai this week for climate conference
1 year ago

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war
1 year, 1 month ago

Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis met with European rabbis on Monday and decried antisemitism, war and terrorism in a written speech he declined to read, saying he wasn’t feeling well. Francis told the rabbis during the audience in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace that he was very happy to receive them, but added: “I’m not feeling well, and so I prefer not …

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 …

A look at Pope Francis’ health over the years
1 year, 6 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 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 …

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 …

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 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 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 cancels meeting due to acute knee pain
2 years, 7 months ago

Pope Francis cancels meeting due to acute knee pain

The Hindu  

Pope Francis again cancelled his daily meetings on April 26 because of acute knee pain that has greatly curtailed his mobility in recent months. The Vatican said in a statement that Pope’s doctors had recommended that he interrupt his planned activities, which included a meeting of his cabinet of cardinal advisers who meet every three months at the Vatican. Pope …

Health Experts Are Not Fans Of Pope Francis' Plan To Visit Iraq During Pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

Health Experts Are Not Fans Of Pope Francis' Plan To Visit Iraq During Pandemic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING VATICAN CITY — Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him. A member of the Iraqi forces walks past a mural depicting Pope Francis waving next to an …

‘Not a good idea:' Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Not a good idea:' Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him. “I just don’t think it’s a good idea,” said Dr. Navid Madani, virologist and founding director of the Center for …

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