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 has left Gemelli hospital and has come back to his ‘world,’ among us faithful, to hopefully bring us a lot of serenity,” said Rome resident Andrea Castellani. Pope Francis, accompanied by young hospital patients, delivers a blessing from a balcony of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome on Sunday.

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Vatican issues Pope Francis health update
10 months, 1 week ago

Vatican issues Pope Francis health update

The Independent  

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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 Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says
10 months, 3 weeks 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 says he has acute bronchitis; doctors advise against traveling
1 year, 1 month 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 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 …

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
1 year, 1 month 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 …

'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" …

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 …

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  

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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 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 comes down with fever, cancels meetings, Vatican says
1 year, 7 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, 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

Associated Press  

ROME — A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he’s “still alive.” Francis, 86, was hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St. Peter’s Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties. It said he would preside at this …

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 …

Vatican: Pope OK to leave hospital, has pizza, baptizes baby
1 year, 9 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 …

PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Pope Francis
1 year, 9 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, 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 Francis to leave hospital Saturday in time for Holy Week, Vatican says
1 year, 9 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, 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 hospitalized with respiratory infection
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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