Pope Francis health concerns grow as he skips key Good Friday event
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope Francis health concerns grow as he skips key Good Friday event

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 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 the Colosseum this evening from the Casa Santa Marta,” a statement from the Vatican press office said. “I know he has been going through a lot this year so I don’t expect him to be able to make every event.” The hasty announcement recalled Francis‘ last-minute decision on Palm Sunday, when the Vatican issued the pope’s homily in advance to journalists, and his aide got up to give him his glasses to read it. While he performed the rite from his wheelchair, Francis appeared strong and engaged with the inmates, even giving a big chocolate Easter egg to one woman’s young son.

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Pope presides over Easter Vigil, delivers 10-minute homily after skipping Good Friday at last minute
9 months, 2 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
9 months, 2 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
10 months, 1 week 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
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 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 Francis says he’s doing better but again skips his window appearance facing St. Peter’s Square
1 year, 1 month 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 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 …

Pope Francis, back to Vatican routine post-surgery, says thanks to shouts of ‘Long live the pope!’
1 year, 6 months ago

Pope Francis, back to Vatican routine post-surgery, says thanks to shouts of ‘Long live the pope!’

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Two days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his cherished Sunday custom of greeting the public in St. Peter’s Square, expressing thanks for the comfort he received after surgery and thanking the crowd shouting “Long live the pope!” Before launching into prepared remarks, Francis expressed gratitude for “affection, attention and friendship” and the assurance …

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 …

After skipping Good Friday procession, Pope Francis returns to public eye
1 year, 9 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 skips traditional Good Friday procession at the Colosseum in chilly Rome
1 year, 9 months ago

Pope Francis skips traditional Good Friday procession at the Colosseum in chilly Rome

NPR  

Pope Francis skips traditional Good Friday procession at the Colosseum in chilly Rome Enlarge this image toggle caption Alessandra Tarantino/AP Alessandra Tarantino/AP ROME — 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 …

Pope Francis to skip Good Friday procession due to cold weather
1 year, 9 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 washes feet in Holy Thursday rite at Rome youth prison
1 year, 9 months ago

Pope washes feet in Holy Thursday rite at Rome youth prison

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — In a Holy Thursday ritual symbolizing humility, Pope Francis washed and dried the feet of a dozen residents of a Rome juvenile prison, assuring them of their dignity and telling them “any of us” can fall into sin. Jesus “washes all our feet,” Francis told several dozen residents assembled in the prison chapel. Francis explained that the …

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 leads Holy Thursday service in Vatican basilica
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 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 marks Palm Sunday following three-day hospital stay
1 year, 9 months ago

Pope Francis marks Palm Sunday following three-day hospital stay

LA Times  

Pope Francis blesses the faithful during a Palm Sunday celebration at the Vatican on Sunday. 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 the faithful on Palm Sunday, a day after he left a Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis. The …

Pope Francis has marked Palm Sunday in the Vatican square following his hospital stay
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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 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 …

Pope, blaming a cold, skips Lent retreat; Vatican dismisses link to coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Pope, blaming a cold, skips Lent retreat; Vatican dismisses link to coronavirus

Live Mint  

Vatican City: Pope Francis announced on Sunday that a cold he is suffering from has forced him to skip a Lenten spiritual retreat with senior Vatican officials near Rome for the first time in his papacy. As of late Saturday night, the Vatican said that the pope would be taking part in the retreat, indicating that the decision to skip …

Pope Francis is 'slightly unwell' and cancels public appointments
4 years, 10 months ago

Pope Francis is 'slightly unwell' and cancels public appointments

Daily Mail  

Pope Francis is still feeling 'slightly unwell' and has cancelled his official audiences today, the Vatican has said. 'Slightly unwell': Pope Francis, pictured on Ash Wednesday this week when he appeared to have a cold, has scrapped his official audiences today Pope Francis kisses a young worshipper in St Peter's Square and puts her hand on the girl's cheek on …

Pope cancels event due to 'illness' after touching hands and kissing heads at Vatican
4 years, 10 months ago

Pope cancels event due to 'illness' after touching hands and kissing heads at Vatican

Daily Mail  

Pope Francis has been forced to cancel a planned Mass in Rome with other clergy after suffering a 'slight illness'. Pope Francis has cancelled an event in Rome on Thursday morning due to a 'slight illness', a day after he was pictured coughing and blowing his nose during Ash Wednesday Mass The Vatican said that Francis failed to attend a …

Pope observes usual Ash Wednesday customs in time of virus
4 years, 10 months ago

Pope observes usual Ash Wednesday customs in time of virus

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis celebrated the Ash Wednesday ritual that marks the opening of the Catholic Church’s Lenten season in traditional fashion while greeting the public in Rome as other Masses were canceled in northern Italy over fears of the coronavirus outbreak. In the Philippines — Asia’s only majority Roman Catholic country — priests sprinkled ashes on the heads …

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