Pope Francis

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's second statement said that hospital tests showed Francis is suffering from a respiratory infection, but they ruled out ...

ROME — The Vatican says Pope Francis has been taken to a Rome hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties. [first papal visit since to the DRC](https://www.npr.org/2023/02/01/1153436519/pope-francis-democratic-republic-congo) since 1985, and the [first by a pope since South Sudan](https://www.npr.org/2023/02/03/1154106147/pope-francis-south-sudan) gained independence in 2011. Pope Francis has been hospitalized after having breathing trouble, the Vatican says

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days ...

He has said the injury was healing and been walking more with a cane of late. He has canceled all audiences through Friday, but it wasn't clear whether he could keep the Holy Week plans. But he got through the worst phases of the Covid-19 pandemic without at least any public word of ever testing positive.

The hospitalization was the first since Francis spent 10 days at the Gemelli hospital in July 2021 to have 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon removed. It ...

Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend "a few days" in hospital for treatment, the Vatican says.

Asked by Italian Swiss television RSI in an interview broadcast on March 12 what condition would lead him to quit, he said: "a tiredness that doesn't let you see things clearly. He did not elaborate. Earlier in the day, the pope attended his weekly general audience at the Vatican and had appeared in good health.

Pope Francis was taken to a hospital in Rome after complaining of breathing difficulties, the Vatican said on Wednesday, raising concerns over the health of ...

It marked the first time a pope had stepped down in nearly 600 years. In 2021, he had surgery to remove part of his colon. The Secretary of State at the time was Tarcisio Bertone. Peter’s Square, Francis was taken to the hospital to undergo a number of tests. Last year, he canceled a trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan after doctors said he might also have to miss a later trip to Canada unless he agreed to have 20 more days of therapy and rest for his knee. Gemelli for some medical checks,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement, referring to the Rome hospital where popes are normally treated.

Pope Francis was diagnosed with a respiratory infection Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he will remain for several days.

"In recent days, Pope Francis complained of some respiratory difficulties and this afternoon he went to the Gemelli [hospital] for some medical checks," a statement released on Wednesday read. leader in more than half a century to "This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers and went back to work.

Pope Francis's health is improving after he was hospitalised with a respiratory infection and he has resumed working while treatment continues, the Vatican ...

Last year, the pope attended but did not preside at some of the Easter services due to his knee pain. Asked by Italian Swiss television RSI in an interview broadcast on March 12 what condition would lead him to quit, he said: "A tiredness that doesn't let you see things clearly. "His Holiness Pope Francis rested well during the night.

“In recent days Pope Francis has complained of some difficulty breathing and this afternoon went to [Gemelli Hospital] to carry out some medical tests. The ...

But Pope Francis told the AP that a fracture had healed without surgery after laser and magnet therapy. “In recent days Pope Francis has complained of some difficulty breathing and this afternoon went to [Gemelli Hospital] to carry out some medical tests. Mr Bruni had issued a brief statement earlier in the afternoon of March 29 to say the pope was at Gemelli Hospital “for some previously scheduled check-ups”.

THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Pope Francis will remain hospitalized for several days because of a respiratory infection that isn't COVID-19, ...

Pope Francis's health is improving after he was hospitalised with a respiratory infection and he has resumed working while treatment continues, the Vatican ...

Asked by Italian Swiss television RSI in an interview broadcast on March 12 what condition would lead him to quit, he said: "A tiredness that doesn't let you see things clearly. The Vatican has also said he does not have COVID-19. [Francis](/world/life-times-pope-francis-he-marks-his-10th-anniversary-pontiff-2023-03-08/) is sometimes short of breath and generally more exposed to respiratory problems. If the pope is fit, he could follow events from a chair. If the same happened again, a cardinal would be appointed to celebrate the services. "His Holiness Pope Francis rested well during the night.

The pontiff, 86, was taken to Gemelli hospital in Rome on Wednesday afternoon after complaining of breathing difficulties and chest pain in recent days. Earlier ...

[In June 2021 he underwent a colon operation](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/04/pope-francis-in-rome-hospital-for-scheduled-intestinal-surgery) and since May last year he has frequently been seen in a wheelchair or using a walking stick because of his knee ailment. Villalón, a distinguished doctor in the field of sport traumatology, [said in November](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/22/pope-francis-a-charming-and-stubborn-patient-says-atletico-madrid-doctor) that Francis, whom he described as “a very charming and very stubborn patient”, had made it clear that the pontiff did not want surgery on his knee. [who marked the 10-year anniversary of his papacy earlier this month](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/13/pope-francis-decade-social-inequality-climate-crisis-refugees-focus), had part of one lung removed in his early 20s while training to be a priest in his native Argentina. He has pleaded for peace practically on a weekly basis and repeatedly expressed a wish to act as a peace broker. he was in Africa last month and he has a full schedule of activity every single day. “Pope Francis spent the afternoon at Gemelli hospital devoting himself to rest, prayer and some work.”